Character is a tough one. It's tough to define; it's tough to explain. It's like the Supreme Court Justice who could not define hardcore pornography but said, "I know it when I see it."
Character seems to be the sum of what we believe and what we do. I know it has to be shaped by our upbringing and culture to some extent, but there's also an element of choice in character. I've never understood it, but some people buck the trends of their life and turn out better than they should. Some people buck the trends and turn out worse than they had any business turning out (slowly raises hand).
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