What character is all about

A good friend shared with us a very enlightening Chinese proverb: Choose a habit; develop a character and create a destiny.

Here are some proverbs from our Filipino culture on what character is all about, contained in the book “Proverbs” compiled and edited by Damiana Eugenio:

A good character is like the sun or the stars which shine at night, making it like day.

A good character is the most valuable of all.

A man’s character is revealed by his speaking.

A man’s character is manifested by his actions.

A man with a bad character is like a boat without a sail.

A man’s character is what he leaves on earth.

Beauty fades, but character does not.

I do not look for silver or gold—all I need is a good character.

If we want to be loved, we must not change our good character.

If your character is good, it will return to you.

A man’s wealth is useless if his character is worthless.

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