I have already shared some quotes on Leadership, Success, Attitude, Personal Growth, Talents, and Passion, communication, and vision. Today I would like to share some quotes on character:
“A man without decision of character can never be said to belong to himself… He belongs to whatever can make captive of him.” ~John Foster
“The respect that leadership must have requires that one’s ethics be without question. A leader not only stays above the line between right and wrong, he stays well clear of the gray areas.” ~Alan Bernard
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” ~Abraham Lincoln
“You can not dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.” ~James Froude
“Character is the firm foundation stone upon which one must build to win respect. Just as no worthy building can be erected on a weak foundation, so no lasting reputation worthy of respect can be built on a weak character.” ~R. C. Samsel
“Character is the indelible mark that determines the only true value of all people and all their work.” ~Orison Marden
“Character is power; it makes friends, draws patronage and support and opens the way to wealth, honor and happiness.” ~David Howe
“Character is destiny.” ~Heraclitus
“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
“No man can climb out beyond the limitations of his own character.” ~John Morley
“Character is not built in men by hiding them from temptation, it is by teaching them to scorn it.” ~Emmett LeCompte
“Dreams are the touchstones of our character.” ~Henry David Thoreau
“The force of character is cummulative.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.” ~ D.L. Moody
“Character is made in the small moments of our lives.” ~Philip Brooks
Question: What are your favorite character quotes?
