"I don’t have to participate in another culture’s ceremonies in order to respect that culture." ― Sherman Alexie Topic(s): Respect More From Sherman Alexie "When you read a piece of writing that you admire, send a note of thanks to the author." "My father was always depressed. When he was home and sober, he was mostly in his room." "All I owe the world is my art." More In Respect "I’m not gonna lie, I love Usain Bolt and Serena Williams. What I love about Serena is that she just gets on the floor and she dominates. She handles her business very well, I respect that."― Gabby Douglas "One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say."― Bryant H. McGill "No, but I’ve always felt that with true talent, and a commitment to hard work, it is possible to achieve an enduring respect and appreciation. In other words, I don’t take my fans for granted."― John Fogerty