Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece by thought, choice, courage and determination. —John Luther
“Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece by thought, choice, courage and determination.”

John Luther

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Don from OKC, OK SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
It's ALL about Character!!!
Virginia from Bloom SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
I find this to be 100% accurate! Virginia Bloom, MEd, LPC

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