J. C. Watts, Jr. Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Character is doing what's right when nobody's looking."

by:	J. C. Watts, Jr. (1957- ) US Congressman from Oklahoma (R), former quarterback in the Canadian Football League
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Categories:	Character, Conscience, Honor, Integrity, Black
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-- Anonymous
-- Mike, Norwalk
I have always enjoyed this quote and find myself thinking about it quite frequently. Simple but profound. -- Jean, Bloomington 3
Jesus said that whatever is done in private will one day be showed across the heavens. So you are always being watched. -- cal, Lewisville, Texas
-- Abby
As Heraclitus expressed it: " Character is destiny." and " Ten thousand do not turn the scale against a single man of worth." -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill 1
A short quote and profound one. -- Jim K, Austin 1
Right, greatly observed when done in private. Character shows. -- Ronw13, Oregon 1
Indeed! -- E Archer, NYC 1