It's easier to make a good person better than to make a bad person good. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
It's actually easier to truly become a person of good character than to persuade others we are what we are not. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
If you pay too much attention to your reputation, you could lose your character. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character is the moral strength to do the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
There is no adversity that cannot be overcome by good character. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Our character is revealed by how we treat people who cannot help us or hurt us. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character is doing the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
We judge our own character by our best intentions and most noble acts, but we will be judged by our last worst… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character determines how we lead our lives, how we deal with life's unearned fortunes and misfortunes and how we make choices that… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
No one is born with good character; it's not a hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
If we don't invest now in building character into children we will surely invest more tomorrow in trying to repair adults. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character is ethical and moral strength. People of good character have the moral awareness and strength to know the good, love the… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
A person of character knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do the right thing for the right… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
What will matter in the end is not what you bought but what you built; not what you got but what you… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Good intentions are simply not enough. Our character is defined and our lives are determined not by what we want, say or… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
We all have three characters: the one we really have, the one we try to convince the world we have, and the… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character is made up of core moral principles called the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship. Each… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Neither heredity nor environment determine character. But whether we give in to or overcome the negative messages we are exposed to as… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
What a person says and does in ordinary moments when when no one is looking reveals more about true character than grand… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The way we treat people we think can't help or hurt us - like housekeepers, waiters, and secretaries - tells more about… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
What will matter is not your competence, but your character. What will matter is not how many people you knew but how… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Sportsmanship is the ethical and moral dimension of sports. It is demonstrated by a number of attributes and attitudes such as fair… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The opposite of success is not failure. Unsuccessful efforts are not failures unless they so discourage you that you abandon further efforts… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Ordinary people, even weak people, can do extraordinary things through temporary courage generated by a situation. But the person of character does… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Ordinary people, even weak people, can do extraordinary things through temporary courage generated by a situation. But the person of character does… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
It can be frustrating and even frightening to observe the success which sometimes comes to outlaws and rogues who seem to refute… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Its a sign of troubled times when the concept of pressure becomes an acceptable excuse for ethical shortcuts and moral shortcomings. Pressures… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Beware of people who constantly assert their integrity and honor. People of character don't have to point it out. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The ethical person should do more then he is required to do, and less than he is allowed to. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Good character is the single most important attribute of a successful and worthy life. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Lincoln described character is a tree and reputation as its shadow. The tree will always be what it is but the shadow… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character is doing the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay. When it comes to character, you… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Good character is more important than wealth, good looks, popularity and even education. These things do not guarantee happiness and often they… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character is not only doing the right thing when no one is looking, it's doing the right thing when everyone is looking.… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
When it comes to building character, wealth, good looks, athletic ability and even a high IQ are more likely to be impediments… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character refers to dispositions and habits that determine the way that person normally responds to desires, fears, challenges, opportunities, failures and successes. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character - We describe the character of a person in reference to moral judgments about the worthiness of a person. Thus, to… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
No one is born with good character; it's not a hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character is established… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
America is a song that sounds the best when we all sing together - at least for a while. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
The difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is not in the event itself but how you think about it and what you do… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Pretty isn't beauty. Pretty is how you look; Beauty is who you are. Pretty is in the face and body; Beauty is in the… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Sportsmanship is the ethical and moral dimension of sports. It is demonstrated by a number of attributes and attitudes such as fair play, respect… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
The key to success is effort. The bigger the goal, the greater the effort. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Leadership is not a matter of authority, it is a matter of influence. A true leader teaches others to understand more, motivates them to… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
People who don't believe in you are right only if you believe they are. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
There is within you, waiting to be called, a great source of power called courage. Call its name and it will give you the… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
No word makes me happier than the word "daddy" when it's directed to me. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Ethics is not for wimps. It's not easy being a good person. That's why it's such a lofty goal and an admirable achievement — Michael Josephson Copy Share
