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Hannibal, as he had mighty virtues, so head he many vices; . . .
he had two distinct persons read more
Hannibal, as he had mighty virtues, so head he many vices; . . .
he had two distinct persons in him.
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.
People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.
You must look into people, as well as at them.
You must look into people, as well as at them.
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 builds slowly, but it can be torn down within incredible swiftness.
Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down within incredible swiftness.
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
Trials, temptations, disappointments -- all these help instead of hinder, if one uses them rightly. They not only test the read more
Trials, temptations, disappointments -- all these help instead of hinder, if one uses them rightly. They not only test the fiber of a character, but strengthen it. Every conquered temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.
