Conrad doesn't pretend that work is enjoyable, but it strengthens your character and makes you less likely to lose your grip in difficult situations.

For some people, it is precisely the impact of suffering that strengthens their character and faith in God.

Each time a player levels up, they receive a set number of skill points and status points, which they then may use to strengthen their character.

Call the insect back, and you'll be able to use its bounty to strengthen your character.

Many colleges and universities are working to provide a culture for students to strengthen their character and to hold one another accountable.

"It does much to strengthen the hero's character, don't you think?"

To break the relationship and strengthen his character Boris's parents sent him, with the Czar's approval, on a world tour.

At most he manages an occasional acid comeback, as when Joan insists that her whiplashing will strengthen his character.

He used to say that the hardship of sailor's duties strengthen sailor's moral character.

He credited his time in confinement as strengthening his character and preparing him for power.