Quotes About Character

Patience is a fruit that only grows under trials.

Don't underestimate kindess, gentleness and patience in a man.

A true Christian man is distinguished from other men, not so much by his beneficent works, as by his patience.

There is a patience that cackles. There are a great many virtues that are hen-like. They are virtue, to be sure; but everybody in the neighborhood has to know about them.

Spiritual maturity testifies of one's level of patience

Love never fails. Character never quits. And with patience and persistence, dreams do come true

Chewing and barking do not make you a dog, you need the patience.

Mothers should be very careful what type of boys and men they create, or allow to be created.

Be as humble as Moses, as patient as Job, and as virtuous as Daniel.

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

When a whole nation is roaring patriotism at the top of its voice, I am fain to explore the cleanness of its hands and the purity of its heart.

Those who believe patriotism to be the last refuge of the scoundrel have underestimated compassion.

Learning to stand in somebody else's shoes, to see through their eyes, that's how peace begins. And it's up to you to make that happen. Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world.

Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.

I have been known as a crank, faddist, madman. Evidently the reputation is well deserved. For wherever I go, I draw to myself cranks, faddists, and madmen.

War with vices, but peace with individuals.

Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts.

It is easy to know when a government wishes for peace by observing the character of the person sent to negotiate for it.

I might have some character traits that some might see as innocence or naive. That's because I discovered peace and happiness in my soul. And with this knowledge, I also see the beauty of human life.

To be quite honest, John Lennon had questionable politics. There was a flip side. He was all peace and love, but he was a very violent character.

The best way of avenging thyself is not to become like the wrong-doer.

I'm at peace with myself because what I talk about is the way I live.

A man of character in peace is a man of courage in war.

May not be your peace in the mouth of the men; since no matter if they thing good or bad about you, you should not be a different man because of that.