Not seem to be,
The upright man.

--_Philemon, a Greek._
Translated by Millman.

199

As daylight can be seen through very small holes, so little things will
illustrate a person's character.

200

CHARACTER SHOULD NOT BE BELOW HOME STANDARD.

Alexander Simpson, the elder brother of Sir James Simpson, watched over
the boyhood of the latter with parental care. When the social usages of
the town and the prevalent free mode of living presented strong
temptations to the boy, Alexander would put his arm round his neck and
tenderly warn him: "Others may do this, but it would break a' our hearts
and blast a' your prospects were ye to do it." After one such warning,
"Jamie was greatly troubled, and cried nearly a' the nicht (night) like
to break his heart." He obeyed the warning, and became a celebrated
physician in Edinburgh.

201

LITTLE THINGS.

Small kindnesses, small courtesies, small considerations, habitually
practiced in our social intercourse, give a greater charm to the
character than the display of great talents and accomplishments.

--_Kelty._

202

_Character_--After I have named the man, I need say no more.

--_Pliny the Younger._

203

Oaths are not the cause why a man is believed, but the character of a
man is the cause why the oath is believed.

--_Aeschylus._

204

There is no man suddenly either excellently good, or extremely evil.

--_Juvenalis._

205

He who aspires to public position, offers his character for a football.

206

No character is more glorious, none deserving of universal admiration
and respect, than that of helping those who are in no condition of
helping themselves.

207

Prosperity tries the human heart with the deepest probe, and brings
forth the hidden character.

--_Tacitus._

208

The history of a man is his character.

209

The firm foot is that which finds firm footing;
The weak falters, although it be standing upon a rock.

210

To be thoroughly good natured, and yet avoid being imposed upon, shows
great strength of character.

211

The charitable give out at the door,