(December 11, 2019 at 10:23 am)tackattack Wrote: @EgoDeath Fair enough. I don't think I equate respect with power or honesty. I think I would equate respect most closely with diligence. I work harder for people I respect. I'm more conscious of how I use a more respected person's time. I'm more earnest about topics of conversation. I feel the relationship is more steady when it's a mutual respect, therefore I'm more than likely going to defend that person. All those things to me sum up diligence.
A lot of people do equate respect with power, or respect with honesty. It's obvious, from what I can see of you, that you equate respect with honesty. I believe respect is a social construct and tool, where honesty is a morality thing. Two separate spheres of work, from my opinion. I'm just as honest with my wife of her wardrobe choices as I am to the stranger on the street, so I don't think honesty is even in the ball park with respect for me personally. What do some other people relate respect with?
So, if you do not correlate respect with honesty, does that mean you will lie to someone you respect?
If you're frightened of dying, and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth.
