“Judge of your natural character by what you do in your dreams.”

“And I guess you judge how well you're doing by how well you sleep at night... and what your dreams are like.”

“Why not dream your own wonderful sequels? When you have finished a book, it can go on in your mind, the characters doing just what you want them to do.”

“You are honest enough by nature to be able to see and judge your own self clearly - and that is a great thing. Never lose that honesty, Bobby - always be honest with yourself, know your own motives for what they are, good or bad, make your own decisions firmly and justly - and you will be a fine, strong character, of some real use in this muddled world of ours!”

“The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become.”

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