I guess at the end of the day, all women like to be appreciated

Sofía Vergara, with words clothed in both simplicity and truth, declared: “I guess at the end of the day, all women like to be appreciated and treated with respect and kindness.” This saying, though spoken gently, resounds like an ancient law inscribed on the heart of humanity. For what she names is not a luxury or a request, but the very foundation of dignity—that every woman, as every man, longs to be honored not for what she provides or produces, but for who she is.

The first jewel in her words is appreciation. To appreciate is to see, to acknowledge, to recognize the worth of another. Too often, women throughout history have borne the weight of toil, sacrifice, and silence without acknowledgment. To appreciate is not merely to thank, but to declare: “I see your worth, I see your labor, I see your soul.” Without appreciation, love withers and duty becomes a chain. With it, hearts blossom, and lives are strengthened.

The second is respect. Respect is the recognition of equality, the refusal to treat another as less than human. Respect protects against exploitation, against cruelty, against dismissal. When respect is withheld, women are reduced to objects or possessions. But when respect is given, they stand as they were meant to: equal bearers of wisdom, courage, and strength. The ancients knew this—Egypt crowned queens who ruled as pharaohs, and Israel told of Deborah, who judged her people with wisdom. Respect was the soil in which their greatness grew.

The third is kindness, that tender force which binds respect and appreciation together. Kindness is more than politeness; it is the deliberate choice to act with care, compassion, and gentleness. It is the balm that heals wounds, the oil that eases the grind of daily life. When kindness is present, even hardship becomes bearable. When it is absent, even abundance feels hollow. Kindness, Vergara reminds us, is not optional—it is central to what every woman, indeed every human being, deserves.

History gives us luminous examples of these truths. Consider Eleanor Roosevelt, who, though criticized in her day, became beloved not for power or wealth but for her tireless compassion, her respect for the marginalized, and her kindness toward those unseen by others. She was appreciated in time, but more than that, she left a legacy that proved the force of these virtues in public and private life alike.

O children of tomorrow, remember this: women are not asking for thrones or treasures in Vergara’s words. They are asking for something greater: the daily practice of appreciation, the unwavering foundation of respect, and the healing power of kindness. These are not favors to be granted but duties to be lived, by husbands and brothers, by leaders and strangers, by all who would claim to be just.

The lesson is clear: if you wish to build a life of harmony and love, begin here. Show appreciation with your words and deeds. Give respect in every interaction, whether public or private. Practice kindness, not as occasional generosity but as a daily discipline. For in doing so, you honor not only women but humanity itself.

Thus let Sofía Vergara’s words be carried as wisdom: “All women like to be appreciated and treated with respect and kindness.” Live this truth, and you will find that the relationships you build are stronger, the love you share is deeper, and the peace you create endures beyond your days. For in honoring others, you honor yourself, and in giving respect and kindness, you build the foundation of a just and noble world.