To me, Shakespeare uses the supernatural elements to reveal his character's inner desires and fears.
John FosterThe language fictional characters use is chosen for effect, at least if the author is concentrating.
John M. FordThere is nothing in which people more betray their character than in what they laugh at.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe conspicuously wealthy turn up urging the character building values of the privation of the poor.
John Kenneth GalbraithWe could have been the greatest love story ever told. If only you'd stayed in character.
Joseph Gordon-LevittAnyone can die. Rule number one is don't get too attached to a character, anyone can go.
Jack HustonI tend to come up with people more than situations - most of my books start with a character.
Jane Haddam