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Tag Archives: character
A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.
A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation. – Mark Twain What does that mean? While this quote shows up on many quote sites, I couldn’t find a definitive source for the quote, so it’s … Continue reading
Posted in character, foolish, habits, knowledge, thinking, understanding
Tagged @thequote, adjectives, character, learned, Mark Twain
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When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about trying to master yourself by interaction with other people. It is the second half … Continue reading
Posted in action, belief, contemplation, discovery, inspire, personal growth, question, reflection, weakness
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, character, Confucius, examine, inwards
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Character is much easier kept than recovered.
Character is much easier kept than recovered. – Thomas Paine What does that mean? This quote is about that most public of private things, our reputation, or the public perception of our character. The quote says that once you have developed … Continue reading
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Tagged @motivational, character, kept, recovered, Thomas Paine
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Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.
Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all. – Sam Ewing What does that mean? I laughed when I first saw this one. It … Continue reading
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character. – Henry Clay What does that mean? This quote is showing it’s age. I’d hate to have to do a sentence … Continue reading
One can acquire everything in solitude, except character
One can acquire everything in solitude, except character. – Stendahl What does that mean? It means you can read books, you can meditate, you can pray, you can sing, you can learn to dance (solo) and you can practice all kinds … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, character, cooperation, friendship, growth, virtue
Tagged @GOP_Chica, character, people, solitude, Stendahl
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The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune
The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. – Plutarch What does that mean? I would imagine most of us could put up with good fortune without too much trouble. Really good fortune might test … Continue reading
Posted in character, dignity, habits, obstacles, perseverance, struggle
Tagged @QuoteHouse, character, dignity, misfortune, Plutarch
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Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. ― Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This is all about being congruent. Some people will say what they believe is expected, not what is … Continue reading
Posted in character, clarity, conscience, courage, integrity, virtue
Tagged @AR_Foundation, character, congruence, Mohandas Gandhi, virtue
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Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.
Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. – Charles Dickens What does that mean? This is a slightly shortened quote from Our Mutual Friend, Book 2, Chapter 8. However, … Continue reading
Posted in belief, character, compassion, forgiveness, honest, hope
Tagged @yomutra, character, Charles Dickens, compassion, forgiveness, hope
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Public behavior is merely private character writ large.
Public behavior is merely private character writ large. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? How you behave is based on your rules, beliefs and values. These are also key components of your character. Thus what your have as your character … Continue reading
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Tagged @motivatquotes, character, Stephen Covey
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Half the lies they tell about me aren’t true.
Half the lies they tell about me aren’t true. – Yogi Berra What does that mean? I love this guy, he has a problem with thinking so much faster than he speaks, and sometimes crossing his wires. I have the … Continue reading
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What does that mean? Well, most people are really nice to the people who can … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, character, empathy, judgement, reflection, understanding
Tagged character, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, judge, treats, Unknown
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Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? To me, this talks of acquiescence to greater and greater ills. Weakness in attitude: attitude towards what? The second half, speaking of character, points to the … Continue reading
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Tagged @TheQuoteToday, Albert Einstein, attitude, character, weakness
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