There is no objective criteria for either success or failure. People who achieve their goals are successful, those who don't are not.

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

A person of character knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do the right thing for the right reason.

Creating a child takes no love or skill; being a parent requires lots of both.

Character is just another term for "good person." A person of character lives a worthy life guided by moral principles. A person of character is a good parent, a good friend, a good employee and a good citizen.

Nothing about character is hereditary. Everyone, regardless of social background, financial status, race, or sex, enters the world with an equal opportunity to become a person of great or petty character.

It is easier to be grateful for the things we have than to the people who have helped us get them.