Demanding respect is like chasing a butterfly.

You can't demand respect. You can't command it. Respect is something that is only ever given after it has been earned. To get respect you must give it - and in giving it, you humble yourself. You must respect everybody, not just those whom you preceive to be worthy of it. You never know what may happen around the corner.
Be polite.
Be just.
Be kind.
And like a butterfly, if you chase it -you'll never catch it. Sit still and it may land on your shoulder.

Before you know it, you will be surrounded by butterflies.