Albert Schweitzer on character

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.

The ethic of Reverence for Life is the ethic of Love widened into universality.

Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

John Wooden1910–2010

Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.

Tacitus55–120

Character is higher than intellect… A great soul will be strong to live, as well as strong to think.

Ralph Waldo Emerson1803–1882The American Scholar (1837), par. 27