“Nations, as well as men, almost always betray the most prominent features of their future destiny in their earliest years.”— Alexis de Tocqueville Related Quotes “Real courage is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking. Doing the unpopular thing because it’s what you believe, and the heck with everybody.”— Justin Cronin “It’s not about grades, or saaviness, or sex appeal. It’s all about grit. The strength of your character is the strength of your character determines your success more than anything else.”— Jennifer Coletta “Character is the main object of education.”— Mary Wooley