The Courage to Be Happy: Discover the Power of Positive Psychology and Choose Happiness Every Day

by Ichiro Kishimi

Without respect, no good interpersonal relationships can come about, and without good relations, one’s words will not reach anyone.

What is respect? Here is one definition: “Respect denotes the ability to see a person as [they are]; to be aware of [their] unique individuality.”

Start from respect, the philosopher was saying. And that respect is not only the foundation on which education is built, but it is also the base of all interpersonal relationships. Certainly, one doesn’t pay much attention to the words of people one doesn’t respect.