Ability Quote by Michael Josephson

Character is more important than intelligence for success.

— Gilberte Beaux

People with advantages are loath to believe that they just happen to be people with advantages. They come readily to define themselves as inherently…

— C. Wright Mills

In determing "the right people," the good-to-great companies placed greater weight on character attributes than on specific educational background, practical skills, specialized knowledge, or…

— James C. Collins

Good character is more important than wealth, good looks, popularity and even education. These things do not guarantee happiness and often they become obstacles…

— Michael Josephson

An advantage could consist not only in a single important advantage but also in a multitude of insignificant advantages.

— Emanuel Lasker

There must always be some advantage on one side or the other, and it is better that advantage should be had by talents than…

— Samuel Johnson

People who are underprivileged build more than just character.

— Sisqo

Character matters most. It will outlast physical beauty, athleticism, intelligence, and since you can't take it with you, prosperity.

— Rock Cowles

Not all are born of equal skill, but diligence and persistence can make up for this apparent disadvantage.

— RVH

Advantage comes not from the spectacular or the technical. Advantage comes from a persistent seeking of the mundane edge.

— Tom Peters

Talent is commonly developed at the expense of character.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

High achievers tend to have major weaknesses. People without major weaknesses tend to be mediocre.

— Guy Kawasaki