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Character is the foundation stone upon which one must build to win respect. Just as no worthy building can be erected on a weak foundation, so no lasting reputation worthy of respect can be built on a weak character. (Sockman Ralph W.)
Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character. (Sockman Ralph W.)
It is with trifles and when he is off guard that a man best reveals his character. (Sockman Ralph W.)
Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life. (Sockman Ralph W.)
The empty vessel makes the loudest sound. (Sockman Ralph W.)
Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character. (Sockman Ralph W.)
The man who cannot believe in himself cannot believe in anything else. The basis of all integrity and character is whatever faith we have in our own integrity. (Sockman Ralph W.)
A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you, and were helped by you, will remember you when forget-me-nots are withered. Carve your name on hearts, and not on marble (Sockman Ralph W.)
A man with a so-called character is often a simple piece of mechanism; he has often only one point of view for the extremely complicated relationships of life. (Sockman Ralph W.)
Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop. (Sockman Ralph W.)
Fame is what you have taken, character is what you give. When to this truth you awaken, then you begin to live. (Sockman Ralph W.)
You must regulate your life by the standards you admire when you are at your best. (Sockman Ralph W.)
We know but a few men, a great many coats and breeches. (Sockman Ralph W.)
Pity the man who has a character to support --it is worse than a large family -- he is silent poor indeed. (Sockman Ralph W.)
The universe seems bankrupt as soon as we begin to discuss the characters of individuals. (Sockman Ralph W.)
We falsely attribute to men a determined character -- putting together all their yesterdays -- and averaging them -- we presume we know them. Pity the man who has character to support -- it is worse than a large family -- he is the silent poor indeed. (Sockman Ralph W.)
While he was not as dumb as an ox, he was not any smarter either. (Sockman Ralph W.)
The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves. (Sockman Ralph W.)
Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. (Sockman Ralph W.)
Before you advise anyone Be yourself! reassess his character. (Sockman Ralph W.)
The higher character a person supports the more they should regard their smallest actions. (Sockman Ralph W.)
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