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Category Archives: Character
Aldous Huxley on Improvement
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” Continue reading
George Bernard Shaw on Shame
“The more things a man is ashamed of, the more respectable he is.” Continue reading
Confucius on Wisdom
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” Continue reading
Pappilon on Character
“A temptation resisted is a true measure of character.” Continue reading
Ralph Waldo Emerson on Courage and Persistence
“Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right.” Continue reading
Sharon Salzberg on Life and Education
“We learn and grow and are transformed not so much by what we do but by why and how we do it.” Continue reading
Ausonius on Forgiveness
“Forgive many things in others; nothing in yourself.” Continue reading
Jean Paul Richter on Courage
“A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward.” Continue reading
John Calvin Coolidge on Honor
“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” Continue reading
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