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Every man has three characters -- that which he exhibits, that which he has, and that which he thinks he read more
Every man has three characters -- that which he exhibits, that which he has, and that which he thinks he has.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character.
One can acquire everything in solitude except character.
To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are.
To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are.
Character is a victory, not a gift.
Character is a victory, not a gift.
If we are forced, at every hour, to watch or listen to horrible events, this constant stream of ghastly impressions read more
If we are forced, at every hour, to watch or listen to horrible events, this constant stream of ghastly impressions will deprive even the most delicate among us of all respect for humanity.
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.
Characters do not change. Opinions alter, but characters are only developed.
Characters do not change. Opinions alter, but characters are only developed.
A great unrecognized incapacity.
[Fr., Une grande incapacite inconnue.]
A great unrecognized incapacity.
[Fr., Une grande incapacite inconnue.]
