As I read and ponder, I recall vividly that I have had read about the following astute observations before: 

“Anyone can come up with a strategy, but if they lack character, it is nothing more than a man in an empty suit with a hallowed soul.”

 Additionally: 

"Character is forged when no one is looking" ... 

"Character is doing the work of work for no prize at all." ... 

"A person of character is willing to do the right thing and walk alone than to do the wrong thing in order to follow the crowd.” !