It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them.
To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character.
Dale Turner
“Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident. Riches take wing. Only one thing endures. And that is character.”
—Horace Greeley
People of character do the right thing, not because they think it will change the world but because they refuse to be changed by the world.
The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.
Margaret Chase Smith
Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.
Horace Greeley
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education."
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
— Abraham Lincoln
What we believe and speaking for our truth is what really matters in the end...
"Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and foremost is character"
— Warren Bennis
"Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece—by thought, choice, courage and determination.".
John Luther
Only our character decides our true self and if it is good, will remain forever for many more years to come.
Without character, all effort to attain dignity is superficial, and results are sure to be disappointing.
- R. C. Samuel- John Wooden
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
Helen Keller
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Confucius
Character in leadership is the most important balance for leadership. Without character, leaders have no safety. Leadership has no protection without character.
Myles Munroe
“Whatever you are physically...male or female, strong or weak, ill or healthy--all those things matter less than what your heart contains. If you have the soul of a warrior, you are a warrior. All those other things, they are the glass that contains the lamp, but you are the light inside.”
Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you.
Being a good person doesn't depend on your religion or status in your life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.