Don't confuse fun with fulfillment, or pleasure with happiness.

Good character is the single most important attribute of a successful and worthy life.

When it comes to building character, wealth, good looks, athletic ability and even a high IQ are more likely to be impediments than advantages.

People of character do the right thing, not because they think it will change the world but because they refuse to be changed by the world.

If you want to be happy, learn to be alone without being lonely. Learn that being alone does not mean being unhappy. The world is full of plenty of interesting and enjoyable things to do and people who can enrich your life.

You are the captain of your own ship; don't let anyone else take the wheel.

Character refers to dispositions and habits that determine the way that person normally responds to desires, fears, challenges, opportunities, failures and successes.