"Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think." ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Topic(s): Great Tags: character, higher, intellect More From Ralph Waldo Emerson "Nothing external to you has any power over you." "Our best thoughts come from others." "Men’s actions are too strong for them. Show me a man who has acted, and who has not been the victim and slave of his action." More In Great "I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people."― Chief Joseph "For sure, the ‘Obamania’ that’s fast taking hold reflects an incredible thirst for change in global politics and, dare I say, a wave of optimism that things can be different."― Lucy Powell "Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing. Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea. Creativity gives the possibility of some sort of achievement to everyone. Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting."― Edward de Bono