1. The work of cleaning the floor, washing the spittoon, and the position of the president have their own dignity. ——Nixon

2. Dignity is civilization, but it is as easy to fall off as a layer on the face. ——Chen Jiaqi

3. Self-esteem has so far been a necessary virtue for a few people. Wherever power is unequal, it is not to be found in those who submit to the domination of others. ——Russell

4. The extent to which a poet's imagination dominates reality is, in the final analysis, an accurate measure of his value and dignity. ——Santayana

5. A high degree of self-esteem is not synonymous with pride, arrogance, or a lack of self-criticism. People with high self-esteem do not think that they are superior to others, but they just have confidence in themselves and believe that they can overcome their shortcomings. ——Ishay Cohen

6. A person’s dignity does not lie in receiving honor, but in truly deserving the honor. ——Aristotle

7. People will always rely on their wisdom, conscience, and human dignity. ——Suhomlinsky

9. If people want to be aware of their own dignity, they must be humble. Indeed, human nature is dignified, but it is still unclear and incomplete. To say that human beings are dignified can only be limited to situations where they are selfless, altruistic, compassionate, emotional, and willing to sacrifice themselves for other creatures and the universe. ——Toynbee