[CondoleezzaProtege]

"I was a marine officer. When you’re trying to go into combat, the most important thing is that the fellow in the next foxhole you can depend on to be there if the shooting begins. I cared a whole lot more about his character than I did his IQ, because my life depended on his character. And as you go through life, whether it’s in the military, or whether it’s in your businesses, or whether it’s in your churches, or whatever walk of life, and certainly in your family, someone is gonna to depend more on your character than your IQ.

Build and develop your character. ~ Charles Colson

[DrDeb]

Excellent speech; thank you for posting it!

[geologist]

Character is of preeminent importance. It is becoming lost today.

We grew up knowing the character of John Wayne, and desired to emulate such character. Simple but effective, based on conviction and standing tall.

We are currently a bunch of wimps. The feminist movement caused most men to retreat from the former chauvinistic behavior and attitude.

Give me moral character every time.