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Character Quotes Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
A person reveals his character by nothing so clearly as the joke he resents.
A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user
Socialism means equality of income or nothing... under socialism you would not be allowed to be poor. You would be forcibly fed, clothed, lodged, taught, and employed whether you like it or not. If it were discovered that you had not character enough to be worth all this trouble, you might possibly be executed in a kindly manner; but whilst you were permitted to live you would have to live well
It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character.
The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles.
There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.
France always has plenty men of talent, but it is always deficient in men of action and high character.
If you think about what you ought to do for other people, your character will take care of itself.
No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no matter how good one's sentiments may be, ifone has not taken advantage of every concrete opportunity to act, one's character may remain entirely unaffected for the better.
Moral courage and character go hand in hand .... a man of real character is consistently courageous, being imbued with a basic integrity and a firm sense of principle.
Man could not live if he were entirely impervious to sadness. Many sorrows can be endured only by being embraced, and the pleasure taken in them naturally has a somewhat melancholy character.
Reputation is what men and women think of us. Character is what God and the angels know of us.
When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.
You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.
Character is always lost when a high ideal is sacrificed on the altar of conformity and popularity.
Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
It is the character of a brave and resolute man not to be ruffled by adversity and not to desert his post.
No change of circumstances can repair a defect of character.
Character develops itself in the stream of life.
To enjoy the things we ought and to hate the things we ought has the greatest bearing on excellence of character.
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.
People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.
Moral courage and character go hand in hand .... a man of real character is consistently courageous, being imbued with a basic integrity and a firm sense of principle.
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