Quotes about Character

We usually know what we can do, but temptation shows us who we are.

Every time I say 'no' to a small temptation, I strengthen my will to say 'no' to a greater one.

My parents taught me to react quickly when temptation comes and to say 'No!' instantly and emphatically. I recommend that same counsel to you. Avoid temptations.

The best leaders over the long term are those who have a sound home life.

Any of us can be happy and have a good attitude when everything is going our way. But I believe it's the real test of your character and of your faith to say, 'Things are not going our way, but I'm still being good to people; I'm still attending church; I still have a good attitude.'

But you know He doesn't take away the rough times. He helps you through them. Besides, all the difficult stuff makes you grow. It helps you depend on Him and not on yourself." Doug to Christy, pg. 156

As writer Elisabeth Elliot phrased it, "The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian, but the fact that I am a Christian does make me a different kind of woman."1

Winners and losers aren't born, they are the products of how they think

Do right. Do your best. Treat others as you want to be treated.

Adversity is another way to measure the greatness of individuals. I never had a crisis that didn't make me stronger.

For years, I've heard the question: "How could an actor be president?" I've sometimes wondered how you could be president and not be an actor.

The person who lives in the ethical sphere lives intentionally, intensively. Such a person possesses character and conviction, and is thus willing to sacrifice himself for something greater than oneself.