Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

Poem by Howard A. Walter (Character)I would be true, for there are those who trust me;I would be pure, for there are those who care;I would be strong, for there are those who suffer;I would be brave, for there is much to dare.I would be friend of all--- the foe, the friendless;I would be giving, and forget the gift;I would be humble, for I know my weakness;I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.

People today are desperate for leaders, but they want to be influenced only by individuals they can trust, persons of good character.

Adversity is a crossroads that makes a person choose one of two paths: character or compromise. Every time he chooses character, he becomes stronger, even if that choice brings negative consequences.

People of poor character tend to blame their choices on circumstances. Ethical people make good choices regardless of circumstances. If they make enough good choices, they begin to create better conditions for themselves.

Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent.

When values, thoughts, feelings, and actions are in alignment, a person becomes focused and character is strengthened.

You never display your character more clearly than when you speak about the character of others.