- The more I did that was good and right, the better I felt about myseld, and the stronger and more in control I felt, so the more I'd enjoy the challenge of doing right in all kinds of situations...I am writing to say that earned-self-respect is the way ou
Earned-self-respect
noun; compounding
respect that one gains simply by participating in moral and ethical behavior Interpretation of intended meaning: self-respect gained from doing what is good and right.
Etymology : earned + self + respect
Source : THE TEN COMMANDMENTS by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Last modified: 10 June 2008