Quotes About Character

Wanted, a man who will not lose his individuality in a crowd, a man who has the courage of his convictions, who is not afraid to say "No," though all the world say "Yes.

Money, influence, and position are nothing compared with brains, principles, energy and perseverances.

Yeah, I mean the material, directors, the other cast, and if you think you can do something with the character then you do it and go from there. I am looking forward to doing some smaller movies.

Absolute power doesn't corrupt, but rather, reveals character.

Avoidance of self deception is a matter of integrity not comfort.

Success corrupts character when a person loses the spirit of thankfulness.

A leader is always first in line during times of criticism and last in line during times of recognition.

The only thing you can take with you when you die is what you are. Character counts more than possessions.

Bad habits: easy to develop and hard to live with. Good habits: hard to develop and easy to live with.

You can tell the size of a person by the way he treats people who cannot help him.

Without courage, it doesn't matter how good the leader's intentions are.

The gap between intentions and actions is character.

Vision and persistence will take you to the top of the leadership mountain, but only humility will keep you there.

Don't confuse one leader's bluster for muster or another leader's meekness for weakness.

Leaders do what ought to be done whether their deeds are known by thousands or known by no one.

Whereas goodness makes greatness teachable, greatness makes goodness touchable.

Be discerning with rumors on leaders, for most are birthed by the envy of the idle or the desperation of the defeated.

All leaders model and message; unfortunately, most would-be leaders model doesn't align with their message.

I would rather suffer with truth than celebrate with lies.

What people say about you, good or bad, is not nearly as important as what you are.

Do not mistake a leader's meekness for weakness.

The true test of character is to live win-win even when promoted to positions where win-lose is possible.

If talent is the floor and character the ceiling, then work-ethic is the altitude of personal achievement.

Most times, bankrupted finances is a reflection of bankrupted souls.