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As a collection, these essays are noteworthy for their cogency and clearness, for their earnest and self-respectful plea for full justice and opportunity, and their calmness and candor.

From The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement by Merriam, George Spring

He was esteemed, self-respectful, and happy; and all these things tend to good health and good looks.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 35, September, 1860 by Various

It was a kindly address, but ceremonious; it was almost humble, and yet it was self-respectful.

From Overland by De Forest, J. W. (John William)

These were all she needed to make her supremely self-respectful, happy, and, in the best degree, womanly.

From Sevenoaks by Holland, J. G. (Josiah Gilbert)

Beware of a tincture of this spirit. 133Let your deportment be always so pure and self-respectful, that “guilt shall seem a thing impossible in you.”

From The Young Maiden by Muzzey, A. B. (Artemas Bowers)