Character Quote by William Shakespeare

“Such is the sleight of hand by which we juggle with ourselves, and change our very weaknesses into stanch and most magnanimous virtues!”

— Charles Dickens

“While many may claim that these virtues are old-fashioned, they are essential materials for building a solid and worthwhile foundation for your life that…

— Susan C. Young

“Throughout the history of mankind, the virtues embraced by humanity have remained true, unwavering, and consistent.”

— Susan C. Young

“It is undoubtedly the case that the practice of the virtues makes one happier. We’ve somewhat lost sight of that essential truth, now that…

— Alexander McCall Smith

“one cannot be held forever to a less-than-honorable act, after a life of great integrity, just because of one moment of weakness.”

— Andrea Camilleri

“wisdom, courage, temperance, fortitude and all those qualities that can command the admiration of noble minds, is not surpassed in the history of any…

— Peter Marshall

“Tis very little worth the while for us to pursue after honor in this world, where the greatest honor is but a bubble and…

— Jonathan Edwards

“In that day every trial borne in patience will be pleasing and the voice of iniquity will be stilled; the devout will be glad;…

— Thomas à Kempis

“We can be kind, generous, just, courteous, and merciful sporadically, but to display those virtues, consistently, calls for an enormous display of courage.”

— Gary Zukav

“Without courage we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.”

— Maya Angelou

“Look not at the faults of others nor at what they do or leave undone; but only at your own deeds and deeds unachieved.”

— Guatama Buddha

“Virtue is the desire of things honourable and the power of attaining them.”

— Plato