In the Shadows of Self-Respect

Without self-respect, what is life but a hollow shell? Without deserved respect, leave behind palace or person. A prince or a pauper, it matters not, for true leadership lies In the unwavering defense of one's own dignity. A life without self-respect is existence akin to the soulless, Breathing but a waste, a specter in the world's cruel ballet. Give and receive respect, for in this balance of honor Lies the poetry of living, the melody of the human spirit.