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 317. We all respect many people considering their authority, age, and knowledge.

We have been taught since childhood to respect elders, parents, and teachers.

We can now respect many people to some extent only if what others do is good.

No matter how old we are, if our own actions are bad, we may not get respect from anyone. It is the good actions on our part that make others respect us.

Each person decides whether to respect others or not after considering many things.

Respect those who deserve respect. We will get enough respect from others only if our actions are good. Always make our actions good so that others respect us.

No matter how much others insist on respecting us, each of us should feel for himself who we should respect.

May we all have time to learn to respect others as we should.