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Michael Josephson, born on December 10, 1942, is an individual who has made achievements in an unknown field. His specific life experiences and contributions are not yet clear, but his influence and evaluation in the industry are worth exploring.

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“Character is not only doing the right thing when no one is looking, it's doing the right thing when everyone is looking. It's being willing to do the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay.”

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“Good intentions are simply not enough. Our character is defined and our lives are determined not by what we want, say or think, but by what we do.”

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“Successful or not, acts of physical courage always bring honor. It is the smaller forms of valor - standing up for principle at the risk of social disapproval, economic loss or injury to career - that require the greatest moral will power. Since there is usually little upside to winning and a significant and often lasting downside to losing, moral courage often requires as much character as physical bravery.”

“What will matter in the end is not what you bought but what you built; not what you got but what you gave; not what you learned by what you taught. What will matter is not your competence but your character.”

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“What will matter is not your competence, but your character. What will matter is not how many people you knew but how many will feel a lasting loss when you are gone. What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by who and for what?”

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“Our character is revealed by how we treat people who cannot help us or hurt us.”

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“The opposite of success is not failure. Unsuccessful efforts are not failures unless they so discourage you that you abandon further efforts to achieve your goal. Even then, the venture or effort may be a failure but you are not. Failure is an event not a character trait.”

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“We judge our own character by our best intentions and most noble acts, but we will be judged by our last worst act.”

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“Character is ethics in action.”

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“Character is the moral strength to do the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay.”

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“Character is ethical and moral strength. People of good character have the moral awareness and strength to know the good, love the good and do the good.”

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“Character is made up of core moral principles called the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship. Each of these virtues are independently important but together they provide the foundation for a worthy life.”

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“Character determines how we lead our lives, how we deal with life's unearned fortunes and misfortunes and how we make choices that determine how those fortunes and misfortunes work to make us what we become.”

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“Character is just another term for "good person." A person of character lives a worthy life guided by moral principles. A person of character is a good parent, a good friend, a good employee and a good citizen.”

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“Character refers to dispositions and habits that determine the way that person normally responds to desires, fears, challenges, opportunities, failures and successes.”

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“Character is both formed and revealed by how one deals with everyday situations as well as extraordinary pressures and temptations. Like a well-made tower, character is built stone by stone, decision by decision.”

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“Character - We describe the character of a person in reference to moral judgments about the worthiness of a person. Thus, to have a strong, great or honorable character is to be a person of merit, worthy of admiration and honor.”

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“Good character is more important than wealth, good looks, popularity and even education. These things do not guarantee happiness and often they become obstacles to developing good character.”

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“Good character is the single most important attribute of a successful and worthy life.”

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“Lincoln described character is a tree and reputation as its shadow. The tree will always be what it is but the shadow we see depends on where we stand and the angle of the light.”

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“If you pay too much attention to your reputation, you could lose your character.”

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“We all have three characters: the one we really have, the one we try to convince the world we have, and the one we think we have.”

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“Hire for character, train for skills.”

Character Skills Train

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“What a person says and does in ordinary moments when when no one is looking reveals more about true character than grand actions taken while in the spotlight. Our true character is revealed by normal, consistent, everyday attitudes and behavior, not by self-conscious words or deeds or rare acts of moral courage.”

“Neither heredity nor environment determine character. But whether we give in to or overcome the negative messages we are exposed to as we wend our way through life is often determined by whether our parents, teachers, mentors and friends exposed us to good examples and morally inspiring ideas.”

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“The way we treat people we think can't help or hurt us - like housekeepers, waiters, and secretaries - tells more about our character than how we treat people we think are important. How we behave when we think no one is looking or when we don't think we will get caught more accurately portrays our character than what we say or do in service of our reputations.”

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“A person of character knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do the right thing for the right reason.”

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“Beware of people who constantly assert their integrity and honor. People of character don't have to point it out.”

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“There is no adversity that cannot be overcome by good character.”

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“It can be frustrating and even frightening to observe the success which sometimes comes to outlaws and rogues who seem to refute notions of universal justice. Every time we see a villain enjoying the fruits of dishonorable acts we find ourselves doubting the value of character and the validity of the virtues we have been taught. Thus, it takes character to believe in character, but that belief is always rewarded, often by material success, but always by the esteem it earns from those who matter.”

“It's actually easier to truly become a person of good character than to persuade others we are what we are not.”

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“No one is born with good character; it's not a hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character is established by conscientious adherence to moral values, not by lofty rhetoric or good intentions.”

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“It's easier to make a good person better than to make a bad person good.”

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“A person is said to have good character when their habits, dispositions and conduct reflect a deep commitment to ethical virtues and moral principles.”

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“When it comes to building character, wealth, good looks, athletic ability and even a high IQ are more likely to be impediments than advantages.”

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“People of character do the right thing, not because they think it will change the world but because they refuse to be changed by the world.”

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“Ordinary people, even weak people, can do extraordinary things through temporary courage generated by a situation. But the person of character does not need the situation to generate his courage. It is a part of his being and a standard approach to all life's challenges.”

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“Nothing about character is hereditary. Everyone, regardless of social background, financial status, race, or sex, enters the world with an equal opportunity to become a person of great or petty character.”

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“If we don't invest now in building character into children we will surely invest more tomorrow in trying to repair adults.”

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“Sportsmanship is the ethical and moral dimension of sports. It is demonstrated by a number of attributes and attitudes such as fair play, respect for the rules and traditions of the sport and various traits of good character including integrity (abiding by the letter and spirit of the rules and concepts of honor); demonstrated respect for others including teammates, opponents, officials and spectators; accountability, self-control, and graciousness in victory and defeat.”

“Character is doing the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay. When it comes to character, you dont have to be sick to get better. Its easier for a good person to get better than for a bad person to get good.”

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“A person of character seeks true happiness in living a life of purpose and meaning, placing a higher value on significance than success.”

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Born: December 10, 1942
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Quotes: 156

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