Quotes about Character

Goodness is, so to speak, itself: badness is only spoiled goodness.

What might God be trying to grow in your character or cement in your relationship with Him by keeping you separated from some of the things you want but don't yet have?

Character isn't developed when we get what we want. Character is developed when we don't get what we want.

Men do not attract that which they want, but that which they are.

You have to be able to face losing some things you might want in order to be free to do the right thing.

Do something everyday that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.

Biblically, waiting is not just something we have to do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be.

Education is not the means of showing people how to get what they want. Education is an exercise by means of which enough men, it is hoped, will learn to want what is worth having.

Nothing is more pathetic than having a small character in a big assignment. Many of us don't want to give attention to our character, we just want the big assignment from God.

Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconscious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character.

When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or ever will compare with, or effectively substitute for, the home's potential for positive influence.

Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconcious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character