Self-respect permeates every aspect of your life.

The line asserts that self-respect is not a compartmentalized virtue but a foundational attitude that shapes conduct across domains—work, relationships, ethics, and self-care. If you regard yourself as worthy of dignity, you are more likely to set boundaries, refuse degrading treatment, and act consistently with your values; conversely, diminished self-respect can ripple outward into tolerating harm, cutting corners, or seeking validation at any cost. The quote’s force lies in its totalizing claim (“every aspect”), framing self-respect as a pervasive medium through which choices are filtered rather than a single trait among many.