GOOD CHARACTER
Character is the quality that reflects core beliefs/values which motivates our behavior, choices or attitudes -- distinguishing between right and wrong.
The most important thing about you is your character! Each person must build his / her own character. Good character is a choice. No one can prevent you from building good character.
Good character does not rely on economic conditions, environment, ethnic make-up, or educational opportunities.
Good character relies on good that is done, not good intentions.
Character is NOT what a man professes to be...but what a man is.
Character is NOT:
 | Reputation |
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| Well-known events in own's life |
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| Peer esteem |
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| Self esteem |
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| Good thoughts |
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| Good intentions |
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| Good rhetoric |
Character is....
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| Moral Strength |
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| Right Actions for the Right Reasons |
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| Knowing the difference between right & wrong and always trying to do what is right. |
Thomas Lickona, a foremost authority on character education states this about character:
Knowing the good;
Loving the good;
Doing the good.
