The man of character, sensitive to the meaning of what he is doing, will know how to discover the ethical paths in the maze of possible behavior.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person of character recognizes ethical paths by understanding the meaning of their actions.
- In plain terms
- Knowing what your actions mean helps you choose the right path.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-awareness guides ethical decision-making.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define character?
- What guides your ethical choices?
Another view
It assumes ethical paths are discoverable through introspection alone.
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