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Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike. ~
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Some say knowledge is power, but that is not true. Character is power. ~
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When all is said and done, the only thing you'll have left is your character. ~
~ Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel. ~
~ Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconscious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character. ~
~ When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, someting is lost; when character is lost, all is lost. ~
~ Nearly all men can stand adversity. But if you want to test a man's character - give him power. ~
~ Everyone tries to define this thing called Character. It's not hard. Character is doing what's right when nobody's looking
Most people say that is it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character. ~
~ Character is what you know you are, not what others think you have. ~
~ Dreams are the touchstones of our characters. ~
~ 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.
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~ You can't build a reputation on what you're GOING to do.
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