Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down within incredible swiftness.

Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down within incredible swiftness.

Pride slays thanksgiving, but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow. A proud man is read more

Pride slays thanksgiving, but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow. A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

You must look into people, as well as at them.

You must look into people, as well as at them.

Time is a circus--always packing up and moving away.

Time is a circus--always packing up and moving away.

Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more

Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. - The Complete Letters of Lady Mary Wortly Montagu.

Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.

Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.

A beauty is a woman you notice; A charmer is one who notices you.

A beauty is a woman you notice; A charmer is one who notices you.

Character is a victory, not a gift.

Character is a victory, not a gift.