#hara

True education does not consist merely in the acquiring of a few facts of science, history, literature, or art, but in the development of character. ↗

— David O. McKay

#education #ethics #mentoring #art

Individually, every grain of sand brushing against my hands represents a story, an experience, and a block for me to build upon for the next generation. ↗

— Raquel Cepeda

#ancestry #build #building-blocks #globe-trotting #inspiration

The very essence of politeness is to take care that by our words and actions we make other people pleased with us as well as with themselves. ↗

— Jean de La Bruyère

#character #etiquette #manners #attitude

I will hold my self to a standard of grace which is Christ's gift, not perfection which is Satan's trap. ↗

— Maralee McKee

#etiquette-and-attitude #grace #manners #parenting #perfection

Control thought-forms are the basis of our deepest moral crisis. ↗

— Bryant McGill

#character #self-control #attitude

You've got to breathe! And make the bridge between the top half of your body and the bottom. Between the woman in you who's sweet and tender, and the woman in you who's a bitch. ↗

— Katie Singer

#inspirational #strength-of-character #women #courage

I'm just the librarian. I can only give you the books. I can't give you the answers." - Aunt Marian in "Beautiful Creatures ↗

— Kami Garcia

#character-quote #librarian #novel #beauty

I prefer to suffer than repent because I stand by my decision and capable enough top pay for it Or reap the beauty later. ↗

— Ravindra Shukla

#character #decisions #strength #youth #beauty

He lost the great big outward thing, the good- looking package, and the real parts endured. They shine through like crazy, the brillian mind and humor, the depth of generosity, the intense blue yes, those beautiful hands. ↗

— Anne Lamott

#character #charismatic #inner #looks #mappereance

Good story' means something worth telling that the world wants to hear. Finding this is your lonely task...But the love of a good story, of terrific characters and a world driven by your passion, courage, and creative gifts is still not enough. Your goal must be a good story well told. ↗

— Robert McKee

#courage #creativity #passion #story #storytelling