NWMO Culture of Character - TRAITS



September Trait - Respect
Treating others with courtesy and honor

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

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

"Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners." ~ Laurence Sterne

“~ Probably no greater honor can come to any man than the respect of his colleagues." ~ Carol Grant

"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

"Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power." ~ Clint Eastwood

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

• 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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