"Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent.   Most talents are, to some extent, a gift.  Good character, by contrast, is not given to us.  We have to build it piece by piece – by thought, choice, courage, and determination."

-John Luther

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions.  Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."

-Mark Twain

"Watch your thoughts; they become your words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions, they become habits.

Watch your habits, they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."

-Frank Outlaw