Self respect is the fruit of discipline

स्वल्पस्नायुवसावशेषमलिनं निर्मांसमप्यस्थिकम्
श्वा लब्ध्वा पारितोषमेति न तु तत्तस्य क्षुधः शान्तये ।
सिंहो जम्बुकमङ्कमागतमपि त्यक्त्वा निहन्ति द्विपम्
सर्वः कृच्छ्रगतोऽपि वाञ्छति जनः सत्त्वानुरूपं फलम् ॥

- नीतिशतकम्

If a dog finds a dusty piece of bone devoid of any flesh containing a little sinew, it feels happy even if that piece does not quench its hunger. On the other hand, a lion chooses not to attack a nearby jackal and hunts only for a mighty elephant. Everyone hungers for a fruit which befits his abilities though it demands extra effort.

Self-respect knows no considerations.
Self-respect is the fruit of discipline. The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.