Quotes About Character

... the only argument against vivisection that will be seen to have lasting power - that we do not improve human society by means that debase human character.

There is no privacy that cannot be penetrated. No secret can be kept in the civilized world. Society is a masked ball where everyone hides his real character, then reveals it by hiding

It is only when the individual is good that society will progress. When the society and the nation is based on the observance of human values.

Of more worth is one honest man to society, and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.

Our Nation is in great need of young men and women of character to lead in every arena of our society.

There are a great many men valued in society who have nothing to recommend them but serviceable vices.

The only unique contribution you can offer the world is to be who you actually are and no one else.

There cannot be a "good" society until there are "good" men.

If you say one gets influenced watching a character, I think its foolish. Cinema reflects society; society rarely reflects cinema.

It's a big error to dream of a society where nobody needs to be good.

There are many true ladies, and they differ somewhat from society generally. So does a true gentleman, on the same principle of refinement and nobility of character.

Does money upset the hearts of learned men? He answered, "men whose hearts are changed by money are not learned"

We may speak of love and humility as the true flowers of spiritual growth; and they give off a wonderful scent, which benefits all those who come near.

Humility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.

If you want to do a certain thing, you first have to be a certain person. Once you become that certain person, you will not care anymore about doing that certain thing.

The spirit of man is more important than mere physical strength, and the spiritual fiber of a nation than its wealth.

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

Good is a product of the ethical and spiritual artistry of individuals; it cannot be mass-produced.

When we become overly concerned about our appearance, our spiritual reputation, our coolness, and our acceptance, we are living as citizens of this world rather than as ambassadors.

By a great man, however, we mean a man who, because of his spiritual gifts, his character, and other qualities, deserves to be called great and who as a result earns the power to influence others.

It is the characteristic of the magnanimous man to ask no favor but to be ready to do kindness to others.

A pharisee is hard on others and easy on himself, but a spiritual man is easy on others and hard on himself.

The honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action.

To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable, or easy.