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Building Character
It is also where we feature information on the Character Quality of the Month (below). In addition to practicing and building
oneself, there are many ways for businesses, schools, faith organizations and local government to encourage and feature each Character Quality of the Month.
JUSTICE
Character Quality of the Month
In 1996, the astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia had to scrap plans for a space walk. The cause? A loose screw became lodged in the gears of the hatch. An expensive mission failed all because of one tiny piece of hardware. In the same way, our small choices can cause large failures in our lives. The lack of a sense of justice in the small things, like failing to keep a promise, can cause major headaches later. This month take notice of the small stuff.
"May we, in our dealings with all the peoples of the earth, ever speak the truth and serve justice." -Dwight D. Eisenhower “It is a denial of justice not to stretch out a helping hand to the fallen; that is the common right of humanity." -Seneca Character qualities are courtesy of Character First!
Thoughts on Justice are courtesy of Jacqueline Tomey, chair of the Education Committee of the Character Council.
The Character Qualities of the Month are adapted from the book Achieving True Success, published by the International Association of Character Cities. This material is copyright © 2009 by the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, unless otherwise noted. |
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We devote several pages in this branch to explain some of our philosophies about character. The Build Character section of our web site provides insight into our core belief that through encouragement and positive reinforcement, these character qualities will help to strengthen and grow the fabric of ourselves, our families and our community.