Quotes about Character

The people I've respected most in the industry over the years - Paul Newman, for instance. I just loved the way he handled growing old on-screen. It's understanding that you're now basically a character actor. Which is fine, but you have to pay attention to it.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of man.

What you do consistently shapes your life.

Accepting complete responsibility is the unsung character trait of those who find uncommon success, and failure to accept responsibility is a common trait of those who end up with a mediocre life.

One who throws stones at others has less to use to build his own house.

The upright are richer in deeds than the wealthy are in gold.

Wisdom is better than flattery, even if bitter in your ears.

It is better to lose friends than to lose your reputation, and better to lose riches than to lose your integrity.

Wisdom is knowing what to do next. Virtue is doing it.

The world doesn't need what women have, it needs what women are.

I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being.

Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.