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050 4 _aBJ
100 1 _aWare, Mary G.
_q(Mary Greene),
_d1818-1907
245 1 4 _aThe elements of character
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, David Widger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Elements of Character" by Mary G. Chandler is a thoughtful essay written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the significance of character, arguing that it represents the only permanent possession humans can cultivate and carry through life, emphasizing its importance over externalities such as wealth, reputation, and success. Chandler advocates for a holistic development of character through intellectual, moral, and affectionate dimensions, proposing that true character aligns itself with divine principles and the pursuit of goodness. At the start of the essay, the author introduces the profound notion that while humans may exhibit a weakness in controlling the external circumstances of their lives, they possess absolute authority over their character, which is eternal and pivotal. Chandler stresses that the cultivation of character is a moral responsibility that affects not only individuals' temporal existences but also their eternal fates. She differentiates between reputation and character, noting that the former is an opinion held by others, while the latter represents true essence. The opening portion lays a philosophical foundation by encouraging readers to recognize character as a unique interplay between thought, imagination, and affection, all of which must harmonize to create a well-rounded and virtuous individual. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCharacter
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8450
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