Character Quotes
Character quotes come to us from many ages, many countries, and many people. Some character quotes originated with religious men and women. Others came from statesmen, authors, or even football coaches. We have gathered here some of the more interesting character quotes. The inclusion of any one quote does not
Quotes on “Adaptability”
Adaptability …begins by learning for whom I should be willing to make changes, and then acts to fit myself, my priorities, and my deeds with those of that person or persons. “I found out that if you are going to win games, you had better be ready to adapt.”
Quotes on “Appreciation”
Appreciation …begins by discovering how to observe and recognize others’ good work or good effort, and then acts to mention such work or effort, compliment, and express sincere thanks. “Once we discover how to appreciate the timeless values in our daily experiences, we can enjoy the best things in life.”
Quotes on “Character”
Character …begins by accepting the existence of moral absolutes, and then acts consciously and consistently to develop inner resolve that permeates my inner fiber, causing me to harness the energy of those absolutes to every word and deed in my daily life. “The highest qualities of character … must be
Quotes on “Commitment”
Commitment …begins by gaining ample understanding of a specific pursuit or belief, and then acts to obligate or emotionally compel myself to begin and continue in that pursuit or belief. “You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers .”
Quotes on “Compassion”
Compassion …begins by observing the suffering of others, identifies with that suffering as if it were my own, and then acts to alleviate the cause of the suffering and restore emotional balance. “The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within his means to
Quotes on “Courage”
Courage …begins by determining what convictions of right and wrong I should hold with no likelihood of change, and then acts to shun fear of others, standing up strongly for those convictions. “Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It
Quotes on “Decisiveness”
Decisiveness …begins by recognizing and understanding all of the choices involved in a situation, and then acts firmly to choose only one of them, resolutely remaining with that choice. “Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide .” Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821, French General, Emperor
Quotes on “Diligence”
Diligence …begins by determining and fully understanding the task before me, and then acts to apply myself to the task with unremitting attention until I have completed it as well as I am able. “Diligence is the mother of good fortune, and idleness, its opposite, never brought a man
Quotes on “Discretion”
Discretion …begins by reaching a well-researched decision regarding what is appropriate and what is inappropriate in a given situation, and then acts to choose only the appropriate words and actions. “Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more
