Quotes about Character
My name at the first was Graceless.
— John Bunyan
I also know that a man, by the way he lives his life, can quickly invalidate whatever arguments or advice he presents to others for their own good. Yet
— John Bunyan
humility comes before honor and a haughty spirit before a fall.
— John Bunyan
A saint abroad and a devil at home.
— John Bunyan
If you wouldn't follow yourself, why should anyone else?
— John Maxwell
Leadership is more disposition than position—influence others from wherever you are.
— John Maxwell
Failure isn't so bad if it doesn't attack the heart. Success is all right if it doesn't go to the head.
— John Maxwell
Being in power is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.
— John Maxwell
If you pair excellence with humility, people not only won't run over you, they will respect you.
— John Maxwell
When values, thoughts, feelings, and actions are in alignment, a person becomes focused and his character is strengthened. That allows a leader to lead himself successfully.
— John Maxwell
Most people want to avoid pain, and discipline is often painful. But we need to recognize that there are really two kinds of pain when it comes to our daily conduct. There's the pain of self-discipline and the pain of regret. Most people avoid the pain of self-discipline because it's the easy thing to do. What they may not realize is that the pain of self-discipline is momentary but the pay-off is long lasting.
— John Maxwell
Your values are the soul of your leadership, and they drive your behavior.
— John Maxwell