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Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Character

A character, like a kettle, once mended always wants mending.

A single sentence sometimes casts an odium on a man’s character that years of integrity will not efface.Rousseau.

That ought to be called a loss that is gained by the sacrifice of character.Syms.

The labor of a day will not build up a virtuous habit on the ruins of an old and vicious character.Buckminster.

To a bad character good doctrine avails nothing.Italian.

Your character cannot be essentially injured but by your own acts.