A character is a completely fashioned will. (vollkommen gebildeter Wille).
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character is defined as a fully formed and structured will or intention.
- In plain terms
- Character is a fully developed will.
- What can you take from it?
- True character comes from a fully formed will.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your will?
- How is character built?
Another view
Character also involves habits and values beyond mere will.
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