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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Cindy Kelly from Wilmington, Il JULY 30, 2020
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Good words
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It's ALL about Character!!!
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I find this to be 100% accurate! Virginia Bloom, MEd, LPC

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