Quotes about Character

Hypocrisy, it is said, is "the tribute that vice pays to virtue.

For Socrates, there are only two kinds of people: the wise, who know they are fools; and fools, who think they are wise. Similarly, for Christ and all the prophets, there are only two kinds of people: saints, who know they are sinners; and sinners, who think they are saints.

Quite often the Lord uses the adversity in our lives as a lens through which He can be seen! In the process of it all, He is developing our character so that we can be worthy reflectors of His glory. Paul teaches us that character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trials and suffering can the soul be strengthened.

Unless there is within us that which is above us, we will soon yield to that which is around us.

We have to be willing to live at the same standard by which we judge.

Our attitudes are important! In fact, they are more important than our actions, because they are the foundation upon which our actions are built.

The point is that we know them by their message and their fruit, not by their gifts (Deuteronomy 13:1-5; Matthew 7:15-23)."[56]

Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart.

Ability can take you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.

You can't acquire a voice. Either you have it, or you don't.

I'm merely trying to be something akin to a nice, kind, good actress.

I try to be the same guy every day, no matter the situation, no matter the adversity.