Quotes About Character

Such as the love is, such is the wisdom, consequently such is the man (n. 368) (Divine Love and Wisdom, 1763)

I have been reading the Old Testament, a most bloodthirsty and perilous book for the young. Jehovah is beyond doubt the worst character in fiction.

Keeping the commandments . . . is at once a demonstration of our intelligence, our knowledge, our character, and our wisdom.

Our acts make or mar us, we are the children of our own deeds.

Generosity, pleasing address, courage and propriety of conduct are not acquired, but are inbred qualities.

Accomplishments have taken virtue's place, and wisdom falls before exterior grace.

The true wealth of a nation lies not in it's gold or silver but in it's learning, wisdom and in the uprightness of its sons.

A generous person may not have wisdom: but, unlike others, he has the means to gain it.

Wisdom entereth not into a malicious mind.

Virtue makes us aim at the right end, and practical wisdom makes us take the right means.

It still remains true that no justification of virtue will enable a man to be virtuous.

It isn't right to judge strength as better than good wisdom.

Wisdom, character, and consciousness conquer everything.

Let us be well persuaded that everyone of us possesses happiness in proportion to his virtue and wisdom, and according as he acts in obedience to their suggestion.

Your wisdom should be without pride.

Perfect humility dispenses with modesty.

The most talented people are always the nicest.

No man is born wise; but wisdom and virtue require a tutor; though we can easily learn to be vicious without a master.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. Ann Landers It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get back up.

Leadership shows judgment, wisdom, personal appeal and proven competence.

The Spiritual disciplines are wisdom and not righteousness.

Virtue consists in avoiding vice, and is the highest wisdom. [Lat., Virtus est vitium fugere, et sapientia prima.]

Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.

If you really want to judge of the character of a man, look not at his great performances. Every fool may become a hero at one time or another. Watch a man do his most common actions; those are indeed the things which will tell you the real character of a great man.