Noun
The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.
Elevation; grandeur.
Elevated rank; honorable station; high office, political or ecclesiastical; degree of excellence; preferment; exaltation.
Quality suited to inspire respect or reverence; loftiness and grace; impressiveness; stateliness; -- said of //en, manner, style, etc.
Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBear with dignity what you cannot change. Seneca
The only kind of dignity which is genuine is that which is not diminished by the indifference of others. Dag Hammarskjöld
Humanity may endure the loss of everything; all its possessions may be turned away without infringing its true dignity - all but the possibility of improvement. Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Pride and dignity would belong to women if only men would leave them alone. Egyptian Proverb
Poverty won't allow him to lift up his head; dignity won't allow him to bow it down. Madagascan Proverb
Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack. Klingon Proverb