Quotes on Character

Beauty is a radiance that originates from within and comes from inner security and strong character.

The fall of man is written in too legible characters not to be understood: Those that deny it, by their denying, prove it.

The true measure _x000D_ of your character _x000D_ is what you would _x000D_ do if you were sure _x000D_ no one would ever _x000D_ find out.

I write for fanboy moments. I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I'm afraid of. I write to do all the things the viewers want too. So the intensity of the fan response is enormously gratifying. It means I hit a nerve.

Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.

Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs.

The lessons we learn from patience will cultivate our character, lift our lives, and heighten our happiness.

Try not to become a man of success, but a man of value. Look around at how people want to get more out of life than they put in. A man of value will give more than he receives. Be creative, but make sure that what you create is not a curse for mankind.

Sorrow is better than laughter; for, by the sadness of the countenance, the heart is made better.

There is no development of character without resistance, there is no growth of spirituality without overcoming.

... the Apostle Paul says that we are sealed in the Spirit (cf. Eph. 1:13); since we have in the Son the image of the Father, and in the Spirit the seal of the Son. Let us, then, sealed by this Trinity, take more diligent heed, lest either levity of character or the deceit of any unfaithfulness unseal the pledge which we have received in our hearts.

Regard as free not those whose status makes them outwardly free, but those who are free in their character and conduct. For we should not call men truly free when they are wicked and dissolute, since they are slaves to worldly passions. Freedom and happiness of soul consist in genuine purity and detachment from transitory things.

Faith, as the Bible teaches it, is faith in God coming against everything that contradicts Him- a faith that says, “I will remain true to God’s character whatever He may do.” The highest and the greatest expression of faith in the whole Bible is- “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:15).

The cross is the surest, truest and deepest window on the very heart and character of the living and loving God.

The true expression of Christian character is not in good-doing but in God-likeness.

Money is not good or evil. It has no morals or intentions on its own. Money reflects the character of the user.

The antidote to this abuse of formal Government, is, the influence of private character, the growth of the Individual.

It is the most fun I’m ever going to have. I love to write. I love it. I mean, there’s nothing in the world I like better, and that includes sex, probably because I’m so very bad at it. It’s the greatest peace when I’m in a scene, and it’s just me and the character, that’s it, that’s where I want to live my life.

The road to gooď is the roughest and steepest in _x000D_ the universe. It is a wonder that so many succeed, _x000D_ no wonder that so many fall. Character has to be _x000D_ established through a thousand stumbles.

So I believe in singing to such an extent that if I were asked to redesign the British educational system, I would start by insisting that group singing become a central part of the daily routine. I believe it builds character and, more than anything else, encourages a taste for co-operation with others. This seems to be about the most important thing a school could do for you.

Your talent will open the door but only your character can keep you there.