LEAVE WITH YOUR RESPECT
A book about the strength of not seeking revenge, and the nobility of leaving.
Written by: Geznah.S | The Silence Reader
Chapter 1: Respect Begins With You
Geznah.S | The Silence Reader Respecting others. It’s the foundation. It’s what you do when you avoid hurting. When you speak gently. When you remain silent, even when you are provoked. It’s what you do when you pay attention not to hurt, even when you are suffering.
But it must be said: You can respect others… and they may not respect you.
You can give your time, your attention, your calm, your energy…
And in return, receive ignorance, contempt, or indifference.
So, what do you do in that case? You leave.
You do not take revenge. You do not do harm. You keep your respect intact. But you leave. Geznah.S | The Silence Reader
Because staying in a place where you are not valued, is hurting yourself.
You leave with your respect, your dignity, your calm. And you leave behind everything that failed to recognize your worth.
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Chapter 2: James's Mirror
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James was a discreet young man, always respectful. He greeted everyone, even helped those who treated him badly. He thought that if he remained good, the world would eventually respond in the same way.
But in his neighborhood, at work, even sometimes in his own family, his worth was not seen. They laughed at his kindness. They found him "too calm", "too polite", "useless". They took advantage of him. And every time he was hurt, he remained silent.
Until the day an old man offered him a mirror — not an ordinary mirror, but a mirror that did not reflect appearance, but the soul.
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James looked inside.
And he saw a worn heart. Tired. Not of giving, but of giving without return. And then, the mirror whispered to him:
"Respect does not demand vengeance. It asks to know how to leave."
That day, James changed. He did not raise his voice. He did not hurt. But he left those places, those relationships, those spots where his respect was not respected. And elsewhere, he found people who saw his light.
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Chapter 3: You don’t need to shout to be heard
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You know… you don’t need to take revenge to show that you have suffered. You don’t need to hurt to prove that you have been hurt.
True power is to leave in peace.
To look back without hatred. To continue to respect, even from a distance.
Because the respect you gave, even if it was not returned, remains your nobility. It follows you. It speaks for you. It elevates you.
And one day, those who did not see you will regret… Not because you took revenge, but because you distanced yourself quietly, with your respect as the only response.
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Chapter 4: Elsewhere, there is your place
Geznah.S | The Silence Reader What you lost there, you will find elsewhere. What you gave without return, you will receive elsewhere, multiplied. But only if you dare to leave.
Do not stay in a place where you have to explain yourself, justify yourself, prove that you deserve respect. Because respect is not begged for. It is inspired.
And if the hearts in front are blind, it is not for you to dim your light. It is for you to walk further, where it can shine.
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Conclusion: Never lose your respect for others. But above all, never lose your respect for yourself.
Chapter 5: Finale
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1. Respect starts with oneself
If you do not respect yourself, you accept everything. You accept that people speak to you poorly. You accept that you are neglected. You accept that you are made to believe that you deserve less than others.
But self-respect is:
•Saying no when something hurts you.
•Stepping away when you are not well surrounded.
•Treating yourself gently, even in error.
•Valuing yourself, even when no one else does.
When you learn to respect yourself, you learn to set silent boundaries. And those who want to crush you can no longer reach you.
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2. Respecting others, even when they do not resemble you.
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Respect does not mean love.
Respect does not mean agreeing. But respect is saying:
"You are different, but you have the right to exist as you are."
It is not to humiliate. It is not to belittle. It is not to hurt for no reason.
Because when you respect others, you show that you are elevated internally. Even when you are provoked, not responding with hate sets you apart. Respect is silent class.
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3. Respect is seen in the small details.
Geznah.S | The Silence Reader Respect is not seen in grand speeches. It is in simple gestures:
•Being on time.
•Listening without interrupting.
•Not using others' secrets against them.
•Returning what has been lent to you.
•Saying "thank you", "please", "sorry".
These are small things… but they reveal a big heart.
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4. To respect is not to lower oneself
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There is a difference between respecting and submitting. Respecting someone does not mean forgetting your dignity.
You can lower your tone, but you do not lower your worth. You can apologize, but you do not ask to be crushed.
Respect never negates your existence. It elevates you, and it elevates the other, without anyone losing their place.
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5. Lack of respect speaks of others, not of you
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When someone disrespects you, it does not mean you deserve it. Sometimes, people project their own pain, frustrations, and insecurities onto you.
So do not take everything personally. Someone who speaks poorly, who humiliates, who insults, often speaks of themselves.
And you choose whether to respond… or to leave with your calm, your elegance, and your respect.
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6. To respect is sometimes to walk away in silence
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You can love a person. You can want the good of a group. You can want to do everything right.
But if your respect is used, trampled, forgotten… You have the right to leave.
You don’t have to shout, nor to destroy. You leave, and you let your absence speak.
For there is something stronger than words:
The silence of someone who respected themselves enough to walk away. Geznah.S | The Silence Reader