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Thoughts and Character

Man is not a creature of circumstances. His thoughts are the architects of his
circumstances. A man of character builds a life out of circumstances. He steadily perseveres and
plods. He does not look back. He marches forward bravely.
He is not afraid of obstacles. He never frets and fumes. He never gets discouraged and
disappointed. He is full of vigour, energy, vim and vitality. He is ever zealous and enthusiastic.
Thoughts are the bricks with which character is built. Character is not born. It is formed.
Determination to build definite character in life is needed. This must be followed up with
persistent striving.
Build your character; you can shape your life. Character is power; it is influence; it makes
friends. It draws patronage and support. It creates friends and funds. It opens a sure and easy way
to wealth, honour, success and happiness.
Character is the determining factor in victory and defeat, success and failure, and in all
the issues of life. A man of good character enjoys life herein and hereafter.
Small kind acts, small courtesies, small consideration, small benevolence, habitually
practiced in your social intercourse give a great charm to your character than great platform
lectures, discourses, oration, exhibition of talents, etc.
Strong character is formed by strong and noble thinking. A good character is the fruition
of personal exertion. It is the result of one’s own endeavours.
It is not wealth or power nor is it mere intellect that governs the world. It is moral
character associated with moral excellence that really rules the entire universe.
Nothing in this world—wealth, name, fame, victory—is worth a fig or a straw, without
character. Character must stand behind and back up everything. And, character is built by your
thoughts.