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Quotes To Ponder...

Quotes from Emerson, Thoreau, and William George Jordan

The commonality of these quotes points to the depth and type of character within all of us.  Our character is always revealed in the end, bubbling up to the surface.  No matter how strong or polished our personality may seem, our character will be known in time.

We live in an age where more emphasis is placed on personality improvement , rather than on character improvement.  A polished personality is important in our interactions with the world around us.  However, when those interactions turn into temptation or negative, the foundations of our personality will be revealed.

What are we that shouts so loudly?

Personality vs. Character.  There is a balance between the two.  I'm a big believer in actions over words.  Talk is cheap.  Yet when we speak, how are we carrying ourselves?  Do we come across as kind, abrasive, bores, a pushovers?  Without the polished personality, chances are our character won't have an opportunity to emerge. But if all we do is present a shiny and winning personality, but spend little time improving our character, we could be found out as false.  Character should be the firm foundation for our personality. 

Pondering these thoughts as I read, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 
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