Lives of Virtue
Honor others according to their dignity, office, and merit.
Respect is the moral virtue that inclines one to give honor and obedience to those who are distinguished for some excellent quality or who hold a legitimate position of authority. Special honors should be given to those who excel in virtue, knowledge, experience, skill, and other such qualities. Common honor, of the sort that can be expressed through courteous language and similar signs, should be shown to others on account of their human dignity.