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"Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece by thought, choice, courage and determination."

John Luther

"Adversity does not build character, it reveals it."

James Lane Allen

"Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny."

Tyron Edwards

"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."

John R. Wooden

"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it."

Maya Angelou

"Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character."

William Arthur Ward

"Good character is the single most important attribute of a successful and worthy life."

Michael Josephson

"The truth of your character is expressed through the choice of your actions."

Steve Maraboli

"I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."

Martin Luther King, Jr.

"A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you, and were helped by you, will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble."

Charles Hadden Spurgeon

"Watch your thoughts; for they become words. Watch your words; for they become actions. Watch your actions; for they become habits. Watch your habits; for they become character. Watch your character for it will become your destiny."

Frank Outlaw

"Every experience is a stitch in the fabric of your character."

Gary Clausing

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Your Comments

I would always want to be myself

Cheyenne from Ilion NY
June 13, 2017

He didn't let anyone pull him down

happy hippo from Wausau, WI
May 28, 2014

We all face unfair treatment, but no one can take away the personal choice to become part of the problem or part of the solution.

Dennis Dinzeo from Las Vegas, NV
April 3, 2014

Let no one live rent free in your head.

Letta from Akron, OH
February 8, 2013

There's good in the worst of us and bad in the best of us, till it makes no sense to talk about the rest of us.

Letta from Akron, Ohio
February 8, 2013

Be always kind to others. Set an example through yourself.

King from Sampaquita
December 9, 2012

We are judged by our character. People may like or hate us for whom we are. Start by being good to yourself first, in order to set a good example to others.

Pratiba Velummailum from Malaysia
December 6, 2012

Character manifests as decisions, and is returned: "Do the right thing and the right things happen".

Cleve L. from Michigan
October 21, 2012

Character is but a reflection of one's personality! It's the sum total of what he actually is.

Ramesh from India
August 3, 2012

WELL I THINK THAT BEING YOU IS A CHARACTER.BECAUSE YOU ARE STRONG IN YOUR OWN WAY,YOU ARE CREATIVE IN YOUR OWN WAY.FAITHFUL,AMBITIOUS,GRACEFUL,HONEST,DEDICATED,EXELLENT,AND BEAUTIFUL IN YOUR OWN WAY.AND THAT IS THE GREATEST VALUE OF ALL! :)

zaina from rome,ga
June 7, 2012

This is is very educational. It teaches a lot, thak you!

henry from LA
May 18, 2012

Neither money pays, nor name, nor fame. It is the character that can cleave through walls of difficulty.

sid from hyderabad
May 18, 2012

This really helps! My teacher even assigns it for our homework so we can learn it! Thank you!!!

Karen Su from Diamond Bar
March 19, 2012

Character is to become aware of the SELF; live every moment with full conscious. Our biggest enemy is our lack of self control, because of which we become victim of decisions that we regret later; to be able to get control of our senses, we need to lead a life of moderation and control our desires. The only way to allow our true SELF to emerge is by practicing restrain. Do not allow your senses to delude you overshadow your real character.

Anindya from Roy
February 13, 2012

Character is demonstrated by our actions. What do your actions say about your character?

Teresa from Dalton, GA
January 4, 2012

Is being a good frind and showing your chariter

Brissa from dalles
November 9, 2011

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your rep is what people think you are, your character is what you are when no one is watching.

Rich from Mississippi
September 6, 2011

This one is really awesome, I love it so much!

Ray from Bejing
May 23, 2011

Tolerance: We need to communicate respectfully with those we strongly disagree with.

Patrick G. from La Quinta, CA
February 27, 2011

Character is doing what's right even when no one's looking. So that way if someone asks who messed this up you can say with a clear conscience that you didn't do it.

TiffanyAnn from Coldwater, KS
February 9, 2011

they are values everyone has and also imbue and cultivate in order to become the best in life and be the best in leadership skills.

adu joseph forson from lagos
January 25, 2011

It is very nice of him to help.

zachary from ny
January 13, 2011

Character is what he or she does when nobody else is around.

T J from North Carolina
January 13, 2011

Character begins in the home and at a young age. My daughter uses Characters of Character at her school and it worked wonders. I got her the book Tune Into Good Character for Christmas from their website. Everyone should look to this program for their kids if they are having behavior or character issues.

Josh from Illinois
December 29, 2010

Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking and when you know nobody will ever know.

Sam N from Atlanta, GA
October 25, 2010

Do things that show character because character is super important to life.

Natalia T from Chicago, illinois
October 8, 2010

Charcater is always doing what you said you would do. People of character earn the trust of others and thus are more successful in life.

Clay H. from Haverford, PA
July 30, 2010

I love your TV spot I see on Fox News about the little boy playing the piano at a concert. I hope you keep using it. I could watch it every hour of every day.

Doreen R from Hemet, Ca.
May 3, 2010

Character and honesty are something you either have or you don't. You can't pretend to have these values.

Towana S. from Maryland
February 13, 2010

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