Quotes about Character

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

The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective living, and that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.

No matter how big a house you have or how slick a car you drive, the only thing you can take with you at the end of your life is your conscience.

Let our lives be good, and the times are good. We make our times; such as we are, such are the times.