The word respect from the latin word respicere meaning “look at, regard, consider”. Respicere itself is a combination of two words RE “I” + SPECERE “Look”, hence the word for glasses “spectacles”.

In English, there are a range of meanings and attributes associated with the word respect, namely:

•To face, or look to (towards)

•A consideration, a fact or motive which assists in, or leads to the formation of a decision, an end or aim. (1549)

•To treat, or regard with deference, esteem, or honour; to feel or show respect for (1560)

•Deferential regard or esteem felt or shown towards a person or thing. (1586)

•To esteem, prize or value (a thing) (1638)

•Heed, care, attention (1647)

•To pay attention to; to observe carefully (1662)

  
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The greatest truth I have found is that I can save no person, nor do I have such a right. That I can teach nothing, nor should I assume I must. That I can achieve no greater thing in the universe than a complete human being.-(Frank O'Collins)

 
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