- Character (arts)Character (arts)A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
, an agent in a work of art, including literature, drama, cinema, opera, etc.
Just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character.
Our characters are the result of our conduct.
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.
A man is what he is, not what men say he is. His character no man can touch. His character is what he is before his God and his Judge; and only himself can damage that. His reputation is what men say he is. That can be damaged; but reputation is for time, character is for eternity.
A man's character is like a fence — it cannot be strengthened by whitewash.
Character is made up of small duties faithfully performed — of self-denials, of self-sacrifices, of kindly acts of love and duty.
Character is the product of daily, hourly actions, and words, and thoughts; daily forgivenesses, unselfishness, kindnesses, sympathies, charities, sacrifices for the good of others, struggles against temptation, submissiveness under trial. Oh, it is these, like the blending colors in a picture, or the blending notes of music, which constitute the man.
I have learned by experience that no man's character can be eventually injured but by his own acts.
Man can have strength of character only as he is capable of controlling his faculties; of choosing a rational end; and, in its pursuit, of holding fast to his integrity against al! the might of external nature.
Men and brethren, a simple trust in God is the most essential ingredient in moral sublimity of character.