Quotes About Character

Every thing in human character goes to wreck, under the reign of procrastination, while prompt action gives to all things a corresponding and proportional life and energy.

Good temper is an estate for life.

I've worked all my life to shed myself of any character.

I don't think you should do things in your personal life differently because you're a role model.

The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life.

It was my care to make my life illustrious not by words more than by deeds.

It is not being in Jerusalem, but living a good life there that is praiseworthy.

The character of Rosie is based on a woman who used to live in the same apartment building I lived in many years ago. She's taken on a life of her own, of course.

The foundation of morality is to have done, once and for all, with lying.

Once upon a time we did not focus on a president's private life.

For some people, I will be Forrest Gump for the rest of my life. But that's OK; that's a good thing.

I'll be working the rest of my life because I'm a character actor and don't have to worry about box office.

Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future.

It's like real life: We don't get a preview of what's coming up, thank God, and we don't build our own character from what we're going to be informed with in the future.

Honor modesty more than your life.

Honesty that can be trusted and respected is a very fragrant flower in the life of a Christian.

True character is revealedby the way people react to the bigger challenges in life.

I did not consider him to be any kind of a genius. I considered him deeply lacking in the area that mattered most in life. Star quality.

He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. from the Book of Proverbs

A life of integrity is the most fundamental source of personal worth.

Fear, logic, and tradition are not going to make you live a good life when no one is looking.

Indolence is the dry rot of even a good mind and a good character; the practical uselessness of both. It is the waste of what might be a happy and useful life.

It's always great to play parts that are larger than life.

If you can tell me who your heroes are, I can tell you how you're going to turn out in life.