A good character is something you must make for yourself. You cannot inherit it from your parents. You cannot inherit it from extreme advantages. It isn't a gift of birth, wealth, talent or station. It is based on one's own behavior. The reward that comes from living good principles, seeking after good things and by being virtuous and honorable throughout life... All those build character and what you can put into your bank of trust. Then people will trust you in all that you do. Develop the tradition in your life as one that can absolutely be trusted, traits which will ensure a long and successful career. The greatest asset that you can put in your bank of trust is the reputation of being a person of trust. (Elder L Tom Perry addressing the LDS institute in Orem; Church News week ending January 23, 2010.
Inspirational Message