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Osho Quotes on Respect

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Respect is a learned behavior driven by fear, while reverence is a spontaneous expression of the heart's true nature.

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True respect for a master is not in flattery, but in the reverent awareness that honors all of existence, treating even a banana peel with care.

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Touching someone's feet is not a ritual for blessings but a spontaneous expression of gratitude, a bodily symbol of an inner state that arises naturally from the heart.

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Respect is not in the tone of the question, but in the heart behind it; when trust is present, even playful inquiries become sacred.

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