| Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887. | | | | Character |
| | | A character, like a kettle, once mended always wants mending. | 1 |
| A single sentence sometimes casts an odium on a man’s character that years of integrity will not efface. Rousseau. | 2 |
| That ought to be called a loss that is gained by the sacrifice of character. Syms. | 3 |
| The labor of a day will not build up a virtuous habit on the ruins of an old and vicious character. Buckminster. | 4 |
| To a bad character good doctrine avails nothing. Italian. | 5 |
| Your character cannot be essentially injured but by your own acts. | 6 | | |
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