Small kindnesses, small courtesies, small considerations, habitually
practiced in our social intercourse, give a greater charm to the
character than the display of great talents and accomplishments.
--_Kelty._
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_Character_--After I have named the man, I need say no more.
--_Pliny the Younger._
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Oaths are not the cause why a man is believed, but the character of a
man is the cause why the oath is believed.
--_Aeschylus._
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There is no man suddenly either excellently good, or extremely evil.
--_Juvenalis._
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He who aspires to public position, offers his character for a football.
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No character is more glorious, none deserving of universal admiration
and respect, than that of helping those who are in no condition of
helping themselves.
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Prosperity tries the human heart with the deepest probe, and brings
forth the hidden character.
--_Tacitus._
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The history of a man is his character.
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The firm foot is that which finds firm footing;
The weak falters, although it be standing upon a rock.
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To be thoroughly good natured, and yet avoid being imposed upon, shows
great strength of character.
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The charitable give out at the door, and God puts in at the window.
--_From the German._
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