{"id":58537,"date":"March 19, 2022","title":"How Character Makes a Man?","content":"<p><em>\u201cThe formation of a person\u2019s character lies in their own hands&#8221;- Anne Frank<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Every person has a character, be it Hitler or Mother Teresa. Parents want their kids to have character.<\/p>\n<p>Employers seek that in their employees and the latter want it in their boss. It is an important ingredient a person should have at home, school, office, or in public.<\/p>\n<p>In the media-saturated world, the word character might bring to mind an actor\u2019s portrayal of a character in a movie.<\/p>\n<p>It can be a good character or bad and caught our attention visually. But do we ever try to understand and imbibe the good parts into our character?<\/p>\n<p>If we go back in history, a person was valued for his character. Some character virtues were highly-sought after.<\/p>\n<p>Be it rich or poor, famous or not, one\u2019s character made the man. It was valued so for a character hardly ever changes and is a definite picture of the person\u2019s inner self.<\/p>\n<p>Character is defined as \u201cMoral excellence and firmness\u201d in Websters dictionary. It holds all the features and traits that make up an individual\u2019s nature.<\/p>\n<p>A person\u2019s character is what sets them apart from others. It makes an individual unique and gives them intrinsic value.<\/p>\n<p>This does not mean that a person with \u201cgood character\u201d is perfect. It is just that the person\u2019s good character is observed and admired.<\/p>\n<p>It means that the person can be trusted and is worthy of admiration. One finds a form of feeling safe when interacting with a person of good character.<\/p>\n<p>When we identify someone as of good character, we admit that the person\u2019s nature is made of <a href=\"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/qualities-of-a-successful-student\/\">good traits<\/a> like honesty, compassion, integrity, and <a href=\"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/why-everybody-has-to-be-courageous\/\">courage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>People of good character are driven by ethical principles which they shall not compromise even when faced by dangers that can be physical, or detrimental to their careers, economic well-being, or social standing. No matter the cost to them, they\u2019ll do the right thing.<\/p>\n<p>A person is born with a character and it seldom changes. It is something that lasts with the person throughout his lifetime. It also becomes his identity. An honest person is born honest and it won\u2019t change no matter the situation.<\/p>\n<p>A person simply does not go and steal someone\u2019s smartphone just because he cannot afford to buy it. Such an act isn\u2019t in their blood.<\/p>\n<p>All places and people respect a person with good character. Most leaders inherently have a good character. They have worthy traits like <a href=\"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/honesty-is-the-best-policy\/\">honesty<\/a>, leadership, trust, courage, and patience.<\/p>\n<p>It is their very character that builds their magnetic personality. So without a good character, one cannot build a <a href=\"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/a-positive-mindset-for-a-positive-life\/\">good personality<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is not necessary that a good character must have all the traits. However, the person likely has a trait that he strongly reflects.<\/p>\n<p>They become the very embodiment of that trait. So when someone says Mahatma Gandhi you already know we are talking about non-violence.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Hitler will instantly remind you of too much violence or it could remind you of Charlie Chaplin.<\/p>\n<p>So one must know their character. It is not vital that everyone becomes a leader. A leader is someone who already has <a href=\"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/leadership-qualities-for-students\/\">leadership qualities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You are born with it and it cannot be acquired. Sachin Tendulkar was an excellent cricketer but wasn\u2019t exactly a successful captain.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>In conclusion, a good character grows into a <a href=\"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/how-body-language-helps-in-personality-development\/\">good personality<\/a>. They are interdependent.<\/p>\n<p>A person can be fantastically attractive, but without manners, he\u2019ll get no one\u2019s attention. <a href=\"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/why-moral-education-is-important-in-students-life\/\">Your morals<\/a> and character create the real you. Life without ethics and <a href=\"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/how-values-help-in-building-your-personal-brand\/\">values<\/a> is worthless.<\/p>\n","excerpt":"<p>\u201cThe formation of a person\u2019s character lies in their own hands&#8221;- Anne Frank Every person has a character, be it Hitler or Mother Teresa. Parents want their kids to have character. Employers seek that in their employees and the latter want it in their boss. It is an important ingredient a person should have at [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/helping-hand.jpg","category":"Personality Development","link":"https:\/\/collegemarker.com\/blogs\/how-character-makes-a-man\/"}