You're an intelligent woman and I respect your intelligence.
You should respect my intelligence enough to know that I'm not about to swallow that.
But was he a great director or just an inquisitive and urbane fellow who respected the audience's intelligence?
In exchange, maybe the studio will approve three honest movies that respect the audience's intelligence and good sense.
Not only did he like women, but he respected their intelligence.
The cover of the comic carried the motto "The magazine that respects your intelligence."
I respected his intelligence, and his dedication to a future career in medicine.
"But anyone who worked with him came to respect his intelligence and dedication."
I may not care for some aspects of your life, but I respect your intelligence and good sense.
From a professional point of view - people who've had to work with him - everyone respects his intelligence and ability.