The man who has sufficient power over himself to wait until his nature has recovered its even balance is the truly wise man, but such beings are seldom met with.
Giacomo CasanovaRead
Heart and head are the constituent parts of character; temperament has almost nothing to do with it, and, therefore, character is dependent upon education, and is susceptible of being corrected and improved.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Character is shaped more by education than by temperament, highlighting the capacity for growth and improvement.
In this quote, Giacomo Casanova emphasizes that a person's character is primarily formed through education and learning rather than their inherent temperament. He suggests that while emotional and rational aspects of a person play a role, the opportunity for personal development and refinement lies in education, indicating that anyone can improve their character through dedication to learning and self-correction.
Themes
CharacterEducationTemperamentImprovementGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher could use this quote to inspire students to value their education as a means to improve their character.
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