It loses its luster when, alienated from character, it stands by itself. Character alone exalts. It makes a peasant more honored than a prince. The beauty of character surpasses all other beauties. Character shines with greater brilliance than does the diamond.
Character commands respect and trust of all as nothing in the world does.
The weakening and loss of man's character brings his fall. It is the end of his life. Man leaves his all at death behind. Character alone endures and the man of character takes it with him to heaven. Individual character builds communal character.