Quotes about Character

But take heed to pay them willingly and promptly what money they should have. With those whom one despises, one on no account should have money differences, lest it might perhaps be said that it was to get out of paying them one avoided them. No, pay them double, in order that thy disagreement with them may be thoroughly clear: that what concerns them does not concern thee at all, namely, money; and on the contrary, that what does not concern them concerns thee infinitely, namely, Christianity.

We never find out the strength of the evil impulse inside us until we try to fight it.

As the excellence of steel is strength, and the excellence of art is beauty, so the excellence of mankind is moral character.

Neither smiles nor frowns, neither good intentions nor harsh words, are a substitute for strength.

None of us can hope to get anywhere without character, moral courage and the spiritual strength to accept responsibility.

Integrity gains strength by use.

It takes a great deal of character strength to apologize quickly out of one's heart rather than out of pity.

Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretence.

If a strong man has not in him the lift toward lofty things, his strength makes him only a curse to himself and his neighbor.

No ability, no strength and force, no power of intellect or power of wealth, shall avail us, if we have not the root of right living in us.

Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.

When you see yourself as calm, positive, truthful and possessed of high character, you behave with greater strength. Other people respect you more. You feel in control of yourself and the situation.