When a man thinks he is reading the character of another, he is often unconsciously betraying his own; and this is especially the case with those persons whose knowledge of the world is of such sort that it results in extreme distrust of men.
Character Quotes
A good character is, in all cases, the fruit of personal exertion. It is not inherited from parents; it is not created by external advantages; it is no necessary appendage of birth, wealth, talents, or station; but it is the result of one’s own endeavors – the fruit and reward of good principles manifested in […]
The qualities of a great man are: vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character.
To measure a man, measure his heart.
To keep your character intact, you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier to stoop the next time.
Character is higher than intellect. Thinking is the function. Living is the functionary.
The final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.
A man’s character is his fate.
The true test of civilization is not the census, nor the size of cities, nor the crops – no, but the kind of man the country turns out. Our people are slow to learn the wisdom of sending character instead of talent to Congress. Again and again they have sent a man of great acuteness, […]
Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.
