Quotes About Character

Plants are more courageous than almost all human beings: an orange tree would rather die than produce lemons, whereas instead of dying the average person would rather be someone they are not.

As the twig is bent the tree inclines.

Trust is earned by many deeds, and lost by only one.

A man of abilities and character, of any sect whatever, may be admitted to any office of public trust under the United States.

Don't confuse my personality with my attitude. My personality is who I am, and my attitude depends on who you are.

It is better to spread trust all around than to hand out money!

Put your trust in Him and following His example, always act humbly, graciously, and in good faith.

Money equals business which equals power, all of which come from character and trust.

Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself.

I never trust a fighting man who doesn't smoke or drink.

You build trust with others each time you choose integrity over image, truth over convenience, or honor over personal gain.

The most essential quality for leadership is not perfection but credibility. People must be able to trust you.

I'm not sure I could trust a man who would bypass an Oreo in favor of vanilla wafers. It's a fundamental character flaw, possibly a sign of true evil.

Each person's destiny is not a matter of chance; it's a matter of choice. It's determined by what we say, what we do, and whom we trust.

Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.

Goodness in words creates trust, goodness in thinking creates depth, goodness in giving creates love.

People eyeing you as a potential leader tend to ask three questions: Are you committed? Do you care about me? Can I trust you?

Base yourself in loyalty and trust. Don't be companion with those who are not your moral equal. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it.

Never trust a preacher with more than two suits.

Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will show themselves great.

Trust has two dimensions: competence and integrity. We will forgive mistakes of competence. Mistakes of integrity are harder to overcome.

Leadership is learned, earned, and discerned. You develop it. It's based on trust and credibility. Others see it in you. You can't demand it.

Nothing is more essential to the establishment of manners in a State than that all persons employed in places of power and trust must be men of unexceptionable characters.

Without character, there is no credibility; and without credibility, there is no trust.