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“The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles”
Mahatma Gandhi
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
John Wooden
“Things to remember: 1) The worth of character; 2) The improvement of talent; 3) The influence of example; 4) The joy of origination; 5) The dignity of simplicity; 6) The success of perseverance.”
Marshall Field
“The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.”
Zig Ziglar
“You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.”
Abraham Lincoln
“Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.”
Yousuf Karsh
“It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.”
“You gave him an opportunity of showing greatness of character and he did not seize it. He will never forgive you for that.”
Friedrich Nietzsche
“There can be no failure to a man who has not lost his courage, his character, his self respect, or his self-confidence. He is still a King.”
Orison Swett Marden
“Talent is commonly developed at the expense of character.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson