Can the same be true by surrounding oneself with people with exceptional character?

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This time, though, with supple direction and a character of exceptional variety, Ms. Rooney is impressive in her range, and commendable for her subtlety, whether Emily is struggling to find her emotional core or, having found it, is coping with the unintended consequences of her cure.

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And finally, I see an American Century because of the character of our country -- the spirit that has always made us exceptional.

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For Larkin, the honor is well-deserved for a man whose exceptional career was synonymous with the three pillars of the Hall of Fame: sportsmanship, integrity and character.

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