“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”

“Talent will get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”

“If you stay intent and your ability warrants it, you will eventually reach the top of the mountain.”

“Be more concerned with character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are.”

“Being average means you are as close to the bottom as you are to the top.”

“Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you are, reputation merely what others think you are.”

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”