character Quotes

Modesty is hardly to be described as a virtue. It is a feeling rather than a disposition. It is a kind of fear of falling into disrepute.

Every rascal is not a thief, but every thief is a rascal.

Running away from problems is cowardly. Even though suicide means facing death, it's not for a noble reason but to escape difficulty.

To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true that the suicide braves death, he does it not for some noble object but to escape some ill.

Good character traits come from regular practice. We become fair by doing fair things, moderate by doing moderate things, and brave by doing brave things.

The legislator should direct his attention above all to the education of youth; for the neglect of education does harm to the constitution. The citizen should be molded to suit the form of government under which he lives. For each... ...

Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.

I say that habit's but a long practice, friend, and this becomes men's nature in the end.

Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion.

Courage is the first virtue that makes all other virtues possible.