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Character Quotes by Plutarch
- It is circumstance and proper measure that give an action its character, and make it either good or bad.
- It is not histories I am writing, but lives; and in the most glorious deeds there is not always an indication of virtue or vice,…
- Sometimes small incidents, rather than glorious exploits, give us the best evidence of character. So, as portrait painters are more exact in doing the face,…
- Character is inured habit.
- It is a high distinction for a homely woman to be loved for her character rather than for beauty.
- There is no stronger test of a person's character than power and authority, exciting as they do every passion, and discovering every latent vice.
- To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the…
- Character is long-standing habit.
- In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.
- Character is simply habit long continued.
- It is not the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discovered; but very often an action of small note. An…
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