"Character is simply habit long continued."

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"I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better."

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"I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions."

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"In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker."

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"It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors."

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"For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human."

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"It were better to have no opinion of God at all than such a one as is unworthy of him; for the one is only belief - the other contempt."

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"Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage."

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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."

Abraham Lincoln, American Politician

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"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, American Coach

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"Of Manners gentle, of Affections mild; In Wit a man; Simplicity, a child."

Alexander Pope, English Poet

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"Not always actions show the man; we find who does a kindness is not therefore kind."

Alexander Pope, English Poet

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"The highest qualities of character... must be earned."

Lyman Abbott, American Author

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"We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance."

Aesop, Greek Author

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"She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners."

Louisa May Alcott, American Novelist

Character, Clothes, Influence, Instinct

"The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow. Sow an act, and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny."

James Allen, British Author

Character, Habit, Destiny, Harvest

"While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best."

Tom Allen, American Politician

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"Washington's character was rock solid. He came to stand for the new nation and its republican virtues, which was why he became our first President by unanimous choice."

Stephen Ambrose, American Historian

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"I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better."

"I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions."

"In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker."

"It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors."

"For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human."

"It were better to have no opinion of God at all than such a one as is unworthy of him; for the one is only belief - the other contempt."

"Character is long-standing habit."

"Fate leads him who follows it, and drags him who resist."

"Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself."

"Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage."

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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."

"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."

"Of Manners gentle, of Affections mild; In Wit a man; Simplicity, a child."

"Not always actions show the man; we find who does a kindness is not therefore kind."

"The highest qualities of character... must be earned."

"We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance."

"She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners."

"The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow. Sow an act, and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny."

"While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best."

"Washington's character was rock solid. He came to stand for the new nation and its republican virtues, which was why he became our first President by unanimous choice."