Quotes by Moral Strength Jewish legend says that the world rests on 36 just men: only thirty six, but their moral strength is immense. Erich Fromm moral-strength men world True knowledge gives a moral standing and moral strength. Mahatma Gandhi moral-strength giving knowledge Temptations, like misfortunes, are sent to test our moral strength. Margaret of Valois moral-strength tests temptation When [Nelson Mandela] was in prison I admired him for his moral strength... Of his period in power I can see few results. Apartheid no longer exists, at least to all appearances, but no one understands what the new government in South Africa is doing. Mengistu Haile Mariam moral-strength government prison Character is the moral strength to do the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay. Michael Josephson moral-strength cost character Character consists of the moral awareness and strength to know the good, love the good and do the good. Thomas Lickona moral-strength good-love character