We must have a weak spot or two in a character before we can love it m — Character

"Our stability is but balance, and conduct lies In masterful administration of the unforseen."

"We moved from what cultural historians call a culture of character to a culture of personality. During the culture of character, what was important was the good deeds that you performed when nobody was looking. … But at the turn of the (20th) century, when we moved into this culture of personality, suddenly what was admired was to be magnetic and charismatic."

"Hannibal, as he had mighty virtues, so had he many vices; * * * he had two distinct persons in him."

"So well she acted all and every part By turns—with that vivacious versatility, Which many people take for want of heart. They err—tis merely what is calld mobility, A thing of temperament and not of art, Though seeming so, from its supposed facility; And false—though true; for surely theyre sincerest Who are strongly acted on by what is nearest."

"Though equal to all things, for all things unfit; Too nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit."

"A demd damp, moist, unpleasant body."