Quotes with character

No man or woman has achieved an effective personality who is not self-disciplined. Such discipline must not be an end in itself, but must be directed to the development of resolute Christian character.

I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything.

Something of a person's character may be observed by how they smile. Some never smile they only grin.

Strict punctuality is perhaps the cheapest virtue which can give force to an otherwise utterly insignificant character.

Show me a character whose life arouses my curiosity, and my flesh begins crawling with suspense.

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.

It is fortunate to be of high birth, but it is no less so to be of such character that people do not care to know whether you are or are not.

It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men.

No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies.

The best index to a person's character is (a) how he treats people who can't do him any good, and (b) how he treats people who can't fight back.