“Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer”

“Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer” is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was cited on Twitter by Cristal Steverson on May 10, 2011.
 
       
Twitter
Cristal Steverson
‏@CristaltheGreat
Seek respect not attention. It lasts longer.
1:21 PM - 10 May 2011
 
Twitter
ABEIKU shai
‏@ShaiBlaze
Seek Respect Not Attention,It Lasts Longer…...#wisesaying
1:40 PM - 10 May 2011
 
Twitter
RAA
‏@Rockoaa
Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer.
Author unkn
12:49 PM - 30 Sep 2012
 
Google Books
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New Delhi: Educreation Publishing
2015
Pg. 44:
Seek Respect, Not Attention. It lasts longer.
 
Google Books
Legacies Under Construction:
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By Cyndy Stevenson
Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse
2016
Pg. ?:
As someone once said: “Seek respect, not attention. It lasts much longer.”
 
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Seek respect. not attention. It lasts longer.