A man's character is like his shadow, which sometimes follows and sometimes precedes him, and which is occasionally longer, occasionally shorter, than he is. Madame de la Rochejuquelein. Do what you know and perception is converted into character.haracter is like a tree and reputation is like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. Abraham Lincoln. Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right path, the the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: courier. A messenger (usually a commissioned or warrant officer) responsible for the secure physical transmission and delivery of documents and material. Generally referred to as a command or local courier.
Word forms: plural messengers. countable noun [oft by NOUN] A messenger takes a message to someone, or takes messages regularly as their job. There will be a messenger at the Airport to collect the photographs from our courier. He gave the instruction for the document to be sent by messenger. Synonyms: courier, agent, runner, carrier More Synonyms of messenger COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.