“Character is Higher than Intellect” Ralph Waldo Emerson Good character is one of the most important attributes a person can possess. Ralph Waldo Emerson was a visionary during his time and he makes a good point in this quote. Other attributes such as talent and intellect are important too, but character completely overshadows them. To have good character is to show integrity, honor, discipline and other similar traits. Even if you are the smartest person, if you show no good qualities in you then it is useless. There is a very simple path to having good character. It is one that anyone can partake in. In order to have good character, one must always choose the right. Choosing the right is a way to guarantee a path to success. Also you will be liked more by those people around you and they will respect you. A great mind will only lead you so far, it takes a great soul to reach your full potential.
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