Category Archives: character

Being honest might not get you a lot of friends, but it will always get you the right ones.

Posted on 17 October 2013 by

Being honest might not get you a lot of friends, but it will always get you the right ones. – John Lennon What does that mean? This quote is about a quality which I have fairly strong feelings: honesty. I believe … Continue reading →

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Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.

Posted on 12 September 2013 by

Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. – Margaret Thatcher What does that mean? This quote is interesting, as it draws an analogy which I would never have considered. But that’s probably … Continue reading →

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A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.

Posted on 10 July 2013 by

A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation. – Mark Twain What does that mean? While this quote shows up on many quote sites, I couldn’t find a definitive source for the quote, so it’s … Continue reading →

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Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up.

Posted on 22 May 2013 by

Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up. – Ogden Nash What does that mean? This is a variation on a quote about silence and wisdom. It is even more apparent in the longer version of the quote: “To keep … Continue reading →

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All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.

Posted on 23 April 2013 by

All the world’s a stage & all the men and women merely players. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? This is one of the more famous quotes of the Bard. It is said by Jaques: “All the world’s a stage, … Continue reading →

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If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

Posted on 24 March 2013 by

If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I see this quote as being about trust, how you get it, … Continue reading →

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If honor were profitable, everybody would be honorable.

Posted on 7 February 2013 by

If honor were profitable, everybody would be honorable. – Thomas More What does that mean? I like this quote, for both what it says, and what it does not say. It states that were honorable deeds held as quite valuable, everyone … Continue reading →

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