Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.

The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. Abraham Lincoln Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met on the street. Elbert Hubbard People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built. Eleanor Roosevelt Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them open. Elmer G. Letterman In attempts to improve your character, know what is in your power and what is beyond it. Francis Thompson Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character. Henry Clay A man's character is his fate. Heraclitus People with courage and character always seem sinister to the rest. Hermann Hesse The farther behind I leave the past, the closer I am to forging my own character. Isabelle Eberhardt You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one. James A. Froude When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends. Japanese Proverb One can acquire everything in solitude - except character. Marie Henri Beyle The character of a man is known from his conversations. Menander