Virtue does not come from wealth, but wealth and every other good thing which men have comes from virtue. By Socrates Character, Personality, Virtue
He who reigns within himself and rules his passions, desires, and fears is more than a king. By John Milton About strength, Character, Inspirational, Motivational
We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be. By KURT VONNEGUT Character, Goals, Meaningful, Personality, Wise
Anybody who is any good is different from anybody else. By FELIX FRANKFURTER Character, Empowering, Inspirational, Memorable, Strong
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. By Martin Luther King Jr. Challenge, Character, Wise
Great crises produce great men and great deeds of courage. By John F. Kennedy Challenge, Character, Crises, Great leadership, Leadership
When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends. By JAPANESE PROVERB Advice, Character, Friends, Meaningful
The farther behind I leave the past, the closer I am to forging my own character. By ISABELLE EBERHARDT Character, Meaningful, Past, Uplifting
Start with what is right, rather than what is acceptable. By PETER DRUCKER Advice, Character, Goals, Powerful, Quotable
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved. By Helen Keller Character, Empowering, Inspirational, Motivational, Strength
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions. By ROGER BABSON Character, Goals, Knowledge, Positive, Wise
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. By Abraham Lincoln Character, Ethics, Power
The best index to a person’s character is (a) how he treats people who can’t do him any good and (b) how he treats people who can’t fight back. By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN Character, Ethics, Karma, Thoughtful, Wise
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. By JAMES A. BALDWIN Change, Character, Empowering, Goals, Motivational