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Mikhail Bakunin

I listen to them freely and with all the respect merited by their intelligence, their character, their knowledge, reserving always my incontestable right of criticism and censure.

Mikhail Bakunin

Respect

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Bakunin means that he pays full attention and shows respect to others based on their intelligence, character, and knowledge. However, he also maintains his clear right to criticize and judge their ideas whenever he sees fit.

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