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Character Quotes


"Do have a mind of your own. This is not just a spiritual matter only, but one which concerns ordinary manliness. I would do many things to please my friends, but to go to hell to please them is more than I would venture."


"The trait I regard most highly in a man is kindness. Thoughtful, consistent kindness. All other qualities-whether charming, witty, handsome, enterprising, powerful, seductive, or ingenious-wither in comparison to a truly kind man."


"Do not imagine that if you meet a really humble man he will be what most people call 'humble' nowadays: he will not be a sort of greasy, smarmy person, who is always telling you that, of course, he is nobody.Probably all you will think about him is that he seemed a cheerful, intelligent chap who took a real interest in what you said to him.If you do dislike him it will be because you feel a little envious of anyone who seems to enjoy life so easily. He will not be thinking about humility: he will not be thinking about himself at all."


"Principles are meant to serve people, not people serving to uphold the principle, while harming the people."


"Dignity is a quiet strength which reflects your deep honor and self-respect. It is a gracious pride without narcissistic projection and portrays a calm awareness and generosity of spirit regardless of the environment or circumstances."


"Stubbornness leads to strong will."


"Create a wisdom and share it with others; in return, don't wait for anything, not even a simple thanks, because expecting something in return does not belong to the wisdom!"



"One of the characteristics of humility is the ability to take the second place without striving for self-promotion."


"Let the lotus of your character be full-blown and the results will follow."


"When it's not meant to make you up, it's meant to fake you up. Just say no and act right. Be bold to say "no"."


"Your tone can represent the character of your business, the strength of your resolve, and express the depths of your convictions."


"The kindest mind is the most beautiful mind!"


"How a person treats wait staff speaks volumes about their character and values. If they misbehave in this scenario, you can likely predict how they will react when cut off in traffic, when their luggage is lost, or when life doesn't go their way. It is also an indicator to CEOs and hiring managers as to whether a person is a viable candidate for being a considerate team player."


"Great occasions often stimulate a person to do something great, but that tells nothing of his or her real character. Great is the person who does good always, in sickness and in health, in riches and in poverty."


"Every country is a battlefield for the struggle between honest and dishonest, between honourable and honourless people! At the end, the character of that country will be determined by whichever group wins!"


"Bear in mind that humility is not timidity."


"The only measure of judging a human being is through that person's character, because character is not determined by race, religion, gender or social status. And one who recognizes this simple fact of human life behaves the same with the scientist, the janitor and the sex-worker."


"Soft feathers cannot make a cruel bird kind."


"If you know how it's to be treated unfairly, you will be gentle with others."



"Our attitude to others dictate God's attitude to us."



"People respect those who know how to admit their own mistakes and see their own weaknesses. If you heart is as transparent as crystal, people will respect you."


"Failures make character, not success."


"Pleasure and Pain participate equally in moulding character."


"When a foundation is built following sound structural principles, with solid, high-quality materials, anything that is layered on top is more secure, durable, and resilient. Your integrity works the same way."
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