A person is said to have good character when their habits, dispositions and conduct reflect a deep commitment to ethical virtues and moral principles.

Authentic gratitude is much more rare and precious than expressions of gratitude which are often empty courtesies or simply tactical ploys to encourage further gifts or kindnesses.

One problem with gratitude is that it competes with the sense of pride, self-reliance and accomplishment we have. We want to think what we have is the result of our efforts rather than the gifts, good turns and opportunities provided us by others.

If we don't invest now in building character into children we will surely invest more tomorrow in trying to repair adults.

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

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

To separate the purpose of a business from the purpose of people who are in the business is, I think, not a good thing.