It means reliableness, and convinces other men that it can be trusted.
"Character"
Samuel Smiles
Thus reliableness becomes a passport to the general esteem and confidence of mankind.
"Character"
Samuel Smiles
It has been said of Sheridan that, had he possessed reliableness of character, he might have ruled the world; whereas, for want of it, his splendid gifts were comparatively useless.
"Character"
Samuel Smiles