What are you talking about
The respect that something is worthy of; the significance of something, someone, etc
I believe the quote doesn't contain any material that could be racist or/and hateful. I believe the quote is just the author of the quote trying to portray their character.
I hope this helps, and my apologies if somehow this answer is incorrect. Good luck on your quiz or homework.
It's either all "depending on the price" but it's reasonable if it's a book since hardcover books retail from 10- even 30 dollars! The one I have costed 18 bucks... Regretted it. BTW I know a pen that literally cost $40...