Character Quote by L. Todd Rose
“When you start digging into things like character, though, the notion that people have high character or low character is very strong. What's crazy is that my thinking is not a new insight. The very first large-scale study of character, still one of the largest ever, was done in the early 1900s by Hugh Hartshorne, an ordained minister and a scientist.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Science of Character" by L. Todd Rose, 2015
Character is not a fixed trait; it can be studied and understood through large‑scale research.
In simple terms: Character can be measured and developed.
Key Takeaway
Study character scientifically.
Themes
character
psychology
development
research
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
academic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership training
- personal development
- HR assessments
Key Concepts
behavioral science
personality theory
measurement
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence shapes your view of character?
- How can character be cultivated?
A Different Perspective
Character is complex and may resist simple categorization.
