Action, looks, words, steps, form the alphabet by which you may spell character.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Character is revealed through a combination of actions, appearance, speech, and movement.
- In plain terms
- You show your character through what you do and how you act.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch behavior closely to understand someone's true character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What actions reveal most about character?
- Can you trust first impressions?
Another view
People can sometimes act differently to impress others.
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