A good karakter is allwuss gained bi inches, but iz often lost in one chunk.

[A good character is always gained by inches, but is often lost in one chunk.]

Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]

Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1875-04 (1875 ed.)
    (Source)