NWMO Culture of Character - TRAITS



September Trait - Respect
-- treating others with courtesy and honor --

“The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

“I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” ~ Jackie Robinson

“Men are respectable only as they respect” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

“He who wants a rose must respect the thorn.” ~ Persian Proverb

“You should respect each other and refrain from disputes; you should not, like water and oil, repel each other, but should, like milk and water, mingle together.”
~ Buddha

• January Tolerance – acceptance of differences and the uniqueness of others and celebrating the common ground we share
• February Honesty – being truthful in what you say and do
• March Cooperation – working together toward a common goal
• April Perseverance – demonstrating determination and commitment to complete a task
• May Patience – ability to remain calm and to wait for what you want
• June Confidence – freedom from doubt and believing in yourself
• July Integrity – always doing the right thing even when no one else is watching
• August Responsibility – taking ownership of what you say and do
• September Respect – treating others with courtesy and honor
• October Self-control – having control over one’s actions, words, & emotions
• November Citizenship – being loyal to your school, community, & country
• December Compassion – caring for others with kindness
  

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