Quotes about Character

As Christians we know, in theory at least, that in the life of a child of God there are no second causes, that even the most unjust and cruel things, as well as all seemingly pointless and undeserved sufferings, have been permitted by God as a glorious opportunity for us to react to them in such a way that our Lord and Savior is able to produce in us, little by little, his own lovely character.

She was overwhelmed with shame that she had so quickly acted like her old name and nature, which she had hoped was beginning to be changed already.

At the heart of Christian ethic is humility; at the heart of its parodies, pride. Different roads with different destinations, and the destinations color the character of those who travel by them.

A Christian should resemble a fruit tree with real fruit, not a Christmas tree with decorations tied on

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

People fall in private, long before they fall in public. The tree falls with a great crash, but the secret decay which accounts for it, is often not discovered until it is down on the ground.

Our moral faculties must be placed highest, else they can no more flourish than could a plant growing under the shade and drip of trees.

God judges a tree by its fruits and not by its roots.

A tree may always be known by its fruit, and a true Christian may always be discovered by their habits, tastes & affections.

You build trust with others each time you choose integrity over image, truth over convenience, or honor over personal gain.

The most essential quality for leadership is not perfection but credibility. People must be able to trust you.

Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will show themselves great.