You can tell the character of every man when you see how he gives and receives praise. -SenecaBe not fond therefore of praise, but seek virtue that leads to it. -William PennExperience has taught me this, that we undo ourselves by impatience. -Michel de MontaigneI am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself. -Pietro AretinoYou must not be influenced by the opponent. -Miyamoto MusashiDon’t give the small things more time than they deserve. -Marcus AureliusWhat we know matters but who we are matters more. -Brené BrownBe the first to laugh at your own blunder, and no one will laugh at you. -Publius SyrusNot taking things personally is a superpower. -James ClearReputation is what strangers think of you. Character is what your friends think of you. -Ricky GervaisBe tolerant with others and strict with yourself. -Marcus AureliusA wise man never loses anything, if he has himself. -Michel de MontaigneYou’re offended when you fear that it might be true. -Naval RavikantWinning takes talent, to repeat takes character. -John WoodenWe’re either getting better or we’re getting worse. -David GogginsIf your reputation can’t absorb a few blows, it wasn’t worth anything in the first place. -Ryan HolidayThe first thing that any education ought to give a man is character and the second thing is education. -George Horace LorimerThe measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. -Peter Nivio ZarlengaSlowing down is fine. Taking a step back is wise. Persevering is genius. -Maxime LagacéA man’s true character comes out when he’s drunk. -Charlie ChaplinKnowledge will give you power, but character respect. -Bruce Lee