Quote by Faith Baldwin

Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.

Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incred

Summary

This quote highlights the delicate nature of character and how it takes time and effort to develop. Character is generally built through consistent positive actions, decisions, and virtues over a long period of time. However, the quote also emphasizes that character can be rapidly destroyed through a single thoughtless or immoral act. It serves as a reminder that one bad decision or action can have severe consequences and undo all the progress made in building one's character.

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Character

By Faith Baldwin

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