Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth. (22 August 1944)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person's true value is determined by their character rather than external traits.
- In plain terms
- Character matters more than anything else when judging worth.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge people by their character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure character?
- What defines worth?
Another view
Character can be difficult to observe immediately.
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