As I was going over my list of topics to blog for the month of March, I saw an on-going list of attributes women I know say about the qualities they want in a man..or what attracted them to their husbands. Ok, let's look at this list.
1) the all time favorite for single women - I want a tall, dark and handsome
man. Honestly, these are not qualities! Adjectives, yes. Qualities, No!
man. Honestly, these are not qualities! Adjectives, yes. Qualities, No!
2) With a good sense of humor. Ok, I can go along with that.
3) Understanding. Sounds like a nice quality requirement for a man to have.
4) Intelligence. This is actually at the top of MY list.
5) Dedicated. This response is always qualified by saying, to work and family. We know of guys
who are dedicated to the "wrong things bordering on addiction".
6) Passion. Again, this was at the top of MY list. Nothing says he thinks beyond himself than
having a passion for his music (if a musician).
7) Confidence. Shouldn't this be at the top of every woman's list? A man who is sure of himself
has the best accessory he can ever hope to have.
This list as I was going down it, I thought is pure BS. Let us be honest, most single women want
a good looking guy (arm candy, as we call them) and with money. Items one to seven are answers
women tell me to make them seem cerebral and of quality, but I have been around a block or two
and women when shallow never give straight answers when asked these questions.
This list as I was going down it, I thought is pure BS. Let us be honest, most single women want
a good looking guy (arm candy, as we call them) and with money. Items one to seven are answers
women tell me to make them seem cerebral and of quality, but I have been around a block or two
and women when shallow never give straight answers when asked these questions.
And the list goes on...
But for me no tall, dark and handsome (or has some!) guy can ever be that desirable if he is not with good moral character. I choose good character over personality and good-looks, anyday. Hands-down.
Now let us talk character, shall we...
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. - Abe Lincoln said that. He also said, that character is like a tree and reputation is like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it, the tree is the real thing.
Remember the legendary Bruce Lee? He said knowledge gives you power, but character respect.
I like Mark Twain's definition of character. A man's character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.
Let's see what Albert Einstein said about the subject. Most people think that it is the intellect that makes a great scientist. They are wrong. It is character.
Mahatma Gandhi said, The real ornament of a woman is her character, her purity. (Truth!)
The all time beautiful woman, Jacqueline Bisset said, Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful. (Gotta love a beautifu woman both inside and out!)
Now from the class act of all class acts, Katherine Hepburn. To keep your character intact you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier to stoop the next time.
Thomas A. Edison, What a man's mind can create, man's character can control.
Eleanor Roosevelt said, Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.
Action is character. - F.Scott Fitzgerald said that.
As a football fan, it is always instilled in team members that team work is necessary to build character. Character in football is not how you handle failure but how you deal with success.
You might not have heard of James Buchanan (google him!) but he stated that...Trials, temptations and disappointments all these help instead of hindrances, if we use them rightly. They not only test the fiber of character but strengthens it. Every conquering temptation represents a new find of moral energy.
And an easy one to remember quote about character but so right on in definition is by JC Watts, Character is doing the right thing when nobody is watching.
How about R.W. Emerson? Heard of him? He said, People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is a confession of character.
So for me good moral character is first and foremost on what I want in a man. Enough said.
This was fun. Have a great weekend everyone!
Remember the legendary Bruce Lee? He said knowledge gives you power, but character respect.
I like Mark Twain's definition of character. A man's character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.
Let's see what Albert Einstein said about the subject. Most people think that it is the intellect that makes a great scientist. They are wrong. It is character.
Mahatma Gandhi said, The real ornament of a woman is her character, her purity. (Truth!)
The all time beautiful woman, Jacqueline Bisset said, Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful. (Gotta love a beautifu woman both inside and out!)
Now from the class act of all class acts, Katherine Hepburn. To keep your character intact you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier to stoop the next time.
Thomas A. Edison, What a man's mind can create, man's character can control.
Eleanor Roosevelt said, Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.
Action is character. - F.Scott Fitzgerald said that.
As a football fan, it is always instilled in team members that team work is necessary to build character. Character in football is not how you handle failure but how you deal with success.
You might not have heard of James Buchanan (google him!) but he stated that...Trials, temptations and disappointments all these help instead of hindrances, if we use them rightly. They not only test the fiber of character but strengthens it. Every conquering temptation represents a new find of moral energy.
And an easy one to remember quote about character but so right on in definition is by JC Watts, Character is doing the right thing when nobody is watching.
How about R.W. Emerson? Heard of him? He said, People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is a confession of character.
So for me good moral character is first and foremost on what I want in a man. Enough said.
This was fun. Have a great weekend everyone!
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