The people in general ought to have regard to the moral character of … — John Witherspoon

The people in general ought to have regard to the moral character of those whom they invest with authority either in the legislative, executive, or judicial branches.

John WitherspoonPolitician · American · 1723 – 1794

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A man's character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation. — Mark Twain
You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence. — Abraham Lincoln
There is nothing in which people more betray their character than in what they laugh at. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Those who wish well to the State ought to choose to places of trust men of inward principle, justified by exemplary conversation. — John Witherspoon
Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease. — John Witherspoon
Never read a book through merely because you have begun it. — John Witherspoon