Quotes About Character

He was a simple man who had no inferiority complex about his lack of education and, even more amazing, no superiority complex because he had succeeded despite that lack. He would say often, I been to school three years in my life. In Slaten, Texas, times was hard, and I had to help my daddy on the farm. No recriminations lay hidden under the plain statement, nor was there boasting when he said, If I'm living a little better now, it's because I treats everybody right.

When someone shows you who they are, the first time, believe them Maya Angelou

For all his theatrics, or maybe because of them, I knew he was a strong man. I had always been more comfortable around strong people.

When people show you who they are believe them the first time

It was understood that I didn't lie because I was too proud to be caught and forced to admit that I was capable of less than Olympian action.

a big man, who was himself protected by the shield of a bad reputation

when someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time

You're a wonderful man, Steele. And behind that tough-as-nails exterior lies a heart of gold." "Yeah, well, don't feel the need to tell everybody that," he said gruffly. "You're the only one who needs to know that kind of information." She grinned.

And yet she told you the truth," Graeme said softly. "Aye," Teague muttered. "I wouldn't have even blamed her if she'd withheld what she'd seen. I cannot say that I wouldn't have done so if I were in her position." "She is an amazing lass," Graeme murmured. "Aye, that she is," Bowen agreed. "And she's intensely loyal to you, Graeme.

words of a man were meaningless. But actions spoke volumes, and it was always through deeds that the true measure of a man could be ascertained.

She had as much personality as a pit bull and the pit bull was probably friendlier

Got one," P.J. called. "Motherfucker is ball-less and singing soprano." "Jesus, that woman is vicious," Joe muttered. "That's our girl," Renshaw called back smugly.

Evil genius! I so admire that in a person. Usually I'm the evil bitch of the group

Looks fade,' Mom would go on. 'But intelligence lasts forever.

Who-who are you? Seth asked, hesitantly.Wh-what do you want? How else was was I supposed to reply? The words were out of my mouth before I could stop them.I mean, I'd only seen the movie like seventeen times. I'm Luke Skywalker, I said. I'm here to rescue you.

Get to see how he treats his mother/sister/housekeeper (critical clues as to how he will treat any prospective girlfriend).

She was the worst person ever. She seriously has got some issues, that Lana Weinbeigher!" (Page 4)

Mia Thermopolis, 1005 Thompson Street, #4A

I want to be with guys who have more on their minds than where the next keg party is. I want to be with guys who care about making this world a better place. I want to be with guys who know that what's important isn't the size of a girl's waistband but the size of her heart. I want to be with guys who are able to see past a girls outward appearance, and into her soul.

It's about the person's soul, Lizzie, not the parts they have on the outside. You know that." I'd nodded. Because that's true. At least, that's how it's supposed to be.

The tales we tell ourselves about ourselves makes us who we are.

He whines, he complains, he ducks out of the most obvious responsibility. He is vain, petty and maddening, but he doesn't ever quit.

Were you lying? I never lie, he said piously. About what? The sand, the snake. For a young man who never lied, he seemed surprisingly unoffended by the question.

But does a good man let his circumstances determine his character?