We judge our own character by our best intentions and most noble acts, but we will be judged by our last worst act.

Everything you do sends a message about who you are and what you value.

The kind of courage that is strengthened or created by concern about what others will think is really a form of fear. Fear of disapproval or dishonor becoming stronger than fear of injury or even death.

Beware of people who constantly assert their integrity and honor. People of character don't have to point it out.

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

If one insists on calling all unsuccessful efforts failures the meaning of failure is really quite benign. When trying anything new or taking on any challenge, unsuccessful efforts are an essential aspect of skill building.

If we keep treating our most important values as meaningless relics, that's exactly what they'll become.