Henry Edward Manning Quotes

I believe in one thing only, the power of human will.

In the absence of willpower the most complete collection of virtues and talents is wholly worthless.

The force of character is cumulative.

It's not can you, it's will you

Winners are not born, they are self-made.

Talent sets the floor, character sets the ceiling

It is an absolutely vain endeavor to attempt to reconstruct or even comprehend the nature of a human being by simply knowing the forces which have acted upon him. However deeply we should like to penetrate, however close we seem to be drawing to truth, one unknown quantity eludes us: man's primordial energy, his original self, that personality which was given him with the gift of life itself. On it rests man's true freedom; it alone determines his real character.

It is not your environment, it is you- the quality of your mind, the integrity of your soul and the determination of your will that will decide your future and shape your life.

All successes begin with Self-Discipline. It starts with you.

There are, basically, three kinds of people: the unsuccessful, the temporarily successful, and those who become and remain successful. The difference is character.

Don't look over your shoulder and don't use or abuse others to get ahead. Keep your eyes focused on your goals and keep working for what you believe in and what you want to accomplish.

A person whose desires and impulses are his own - are the expression of his own nature, as it has been developed and modified by his own culture - is said to have a character. One whose desires and impulses are not his own, has no character, no more than a steam-engine has character.

Character is perfectly educated will.

Anyone will succeed in whatever field of endeavor in life by acquiring the same virtues and character that boxing world champions do - dedication, perseverance, courage, extreme self-discipline and prayers

The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.

The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.

I feel like I was born and bred to stay self-motivated. I'm not one of those people who ho-hums and feels sorry for himself when something's bad.

One characteristic of winners is they always look upon themselves as a do it yourself project.

I am not driven.

A character is a completely fashioned will.

I think success shows a person's true colors.

If you want to be the best salesperson, first you must be the best person.

Success is the only motivational factor that a boy with character needs.

One thing I've come to learn about myself is that I have to keep going.

People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.