STOP AND THINK – One can acquire everything in solitude—except character. (Henri Stendahl, 19th century French writer)
Stendhal (pen name for Marie- Henri Beyle) raises an interesting concept. We can develop certain abilities and skills by ourselves, perhaps, but how can we develop character alone? Character, after all, is demonstrated by one’s conduct with and toward others. It cannot be proved in isolation; integrity can be learned alone but can be seen only by others.
The light of the righteous shines brightly. (Proverbs 13:9)