When the mind once allows a doubt to gain entrance, the value of deeds performed grow less, their character changes, we forget the past and dread the future.

Talent develops in quiet, Character in the torrent of the world

Leaders always choose the harder right rather than the easier wrong.

The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of...

The seniors will leave a four-year legacy of not only winning but heart, character and class. ‘¦ The seniors would not allow us to lose. That is the legacy this class leaves.

My name is Michael Pennington, and I am not a comic character.

What’s in a name? The accumulation of reputations from all who’ve owned it before you.

I think that you always have something left, that you take something of the character with you.

If I’m to have a character that others admire, I need to focus on developing that character. I need to make decisions that are honorable and honest. I need to focus on others rather than...

You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however.

The severest test of character is not so much the ability to keep a secret as it is, when the secret is finally out, to refrain from disclosing that you knew it all along.

If character is lost, all is lost.

Confidence is that internal alignment between what you know, what you believe and what you portray.

A low self-love in the parent desires that his child should repeat his character and fortune.

My scars tell a story. They are a reminder of times when life tried to break me, but failed. They are markings of where the structure of my character was welded.

Those whose character is mean and vicious will rouse others to animosity against them.

Never underestimate the capacity of people to choose the easy way.

London has always provided the landscape for my imagination. It becomes a character – a living being – within each of my books.

He was moderately truthful towards men, but to women lied like a Cretan-a system of ethics above all others calculated to win popularity at the first flush of admission into lively society.

The goal of a life purpose is not what you will create, but what it will make you into for creating it.

It is through strength of character, not luck, do we form the predictable path of our future.

The actions of our closest friends say a lot about our character—what we overlook, what we contribute to and what is important to us when the world doesn’t take notice.

I don’t act in the way other actresses act, in terms of building or creating a character. I don’t transform myself into the role, I invest myself in the role.

In the years since I worked with John Hughes, there were many years where I literally had hundred of doors slammed in my face because I wasn’t that kid anymore, and I wasn’t a character...

Playing a character is an illusion, and I feel that when you know too much about a person, possibly part of that illusion is disrupted.

The distinction between diseases of “brain” and “mind,” between “neurological” problems and “psychological” or “psychiatric” ones, is an unfortunate cultural inheritance that permeates society and medicine. It reflects a basic ignorance of the relation between...

Motivation is awakening own mind and Inspiration is arising spirit in others to find their own with their heart and soul in all.

You” has a tone and texture of an ADVICE, which everyone tries to give than take from others as almost all consider themselves to be WISE.

When all seems hopeless and all has gone silent, that’s Destiny turning down the music so that all may hear our response to life’s great storms, giving our response the chance to echo throughout eternity...

A well-developed and versed character will write the story for you.

The interesting part of the process is developing the character, you know, why did he become that? Why is the guy a murderer, or why is this guy a pervert, or whatever he is. So...

Moral obligations verses Legal obligations. Legally, you must abide by the laws of the land or face the consequences of being fined, imprisoned or both. Moral obligations tend to lean more towards a spiritual nature...

Do have a mind of your own. This is not just a spiritual matter only, but one which concerns ordinary manliness. I would do many things to please my friends, but to go to hell...

Nearly every parent on earth operates on the assumption that character matters a lot to the life outcomes of their children. Nearly every government antipoverty program operates on the assumption that it doesn’t.

Your source material is the people you know, not those you don’t know, but every character is an extension of the author’s own personality.

And as for the vague something — was it a sinister or a sorrowful, a designing or a desponding expression? — that opened upon a careful observer, now and then, in his eye, and closed...

Keith Jackson is a man of great character and a legendary broadcaster. For decades, his unmistakable style defined college football for millions of fans. While we hate to say goodbye, we understand his decision and...

Affliction is a good man’s shining time.

Never fear to lose your three square meal per day if that will cause you to be a fan of the truth. Never fear to have a decrease in the number of your friends if...

Speak well to people; tell them the truth today! If you meet them another day, tell them the same truth! That shows how you can maintain the real character you poses!

This team is full of character. They’re going to show up and play, and if it’s good enough for a win, great. But to say we focus just on football is not true. Everyone wants...

You can have a great character in a really bad script, and the film will never be seen. It’s just too much work to commit to a film and not have it released.

If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.

Characters begin as your children and become your teachers.

Oh, I have always been proud, I always wanted all or nothing! You see it was just because I am not one who will accept half a happiness, but always wanted all

I get to play a great character while working with great actors and great directors on a great show.

Great power requires great character if it is to be a blessing and not a curse, and that character is something we only grow toward.

Manchester is a city which has witnessed a great many stirring episodes, especially of a political character. Generally speaking, its citizens have been liberal in their sentiments, defenders of free speech and liberty of opinion.

Pale hair fell in waves to his shoulders, framing a face mortal females considered a sensual feast. They didn’t know the man was actually a devil in angel’s skin. They should have, though. He practically...

I’ve always wanted to be one of those actors who could change from character to character, like Daniel Day Lewis or Jeffrey Wright.