John Ciardi Quotes

My character has always been important to me. That was the one thing that I knew, no matter what, I had to hold that strong.

If I wanted to do wrong, I could not.

My mind's my kingdom.

I'd like to be known for my character.

A man's character is his guardian divinity.

The more you build your life on principle and less on personality - yours or others - the straighter will be your course.

Power won't change me.

Dad lived his life in a way that it was his character, not his circumstances, that dictated what his life looked like.

I don't allow people's outlook on me dictate what I do in my life and how I live my life.

The important thing to remember is you control you. Nothing else can control you.

I don't sell myself. I am what I am. I'm a role model for a lot of people, for my kids. I don't want to just change because I want to make more money.

I believe that my worth is not measured by what I do, by the honors that are bestowed upon me, or by material wealth that I might obtain. Instead, I am measured by the courage I show while standing for my beliefs, by the dedication I exhibit to ensure my word is good, and the resolve I undertake to establish my actions and deeds as honorable.

I never compromised my integrity by playing a character. I didn't tweet anybody something crazy. I was just myself, kept winning and stayed ready. I didn't sell my soul.

For a man to act himself, he must be perfectly free; otherwise he is in danger of losing all sense of responsibility or of self- respect.

A big part of honesty is self-discipline, personal resolve, and taking pride in who you are as a person and what each action means to your character.

Integrity is not so much what we do as much as who we are.

You're only as good as your values.

Self-respect leads to self-discipline.

I cannot be defined by what other people think.

Don't be intimidated by power, wealth or station, character alone makes all the difference.

Be strong. Don't be a follower. Always do the right thing.

Independence is the only gauge of human virtue and value. What a man is and makes of himself; not what he has or hasn’t done for others. There is no substitute for personal dignity.

Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.

Character is made by what you stand for;reputation by what you fall for.