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Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification

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Christopher Peterson
Christopher Peterson

Christopher Peterson was a prominent professor in the field of psychology, known for his work in positive psychology. Born on February 18, 1950, and passing away on October 9, 2012, he made significant contributions to the study of strengths and virtues, and his research had a profound impact on the field. more

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“IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW MANY THIEFS ARE AROUND THERE'S A DEARTH OF THOSE WHO STEAL GOODNESS बात ये नहीं कि कितने चोर पैदा हो गए हैं यहां अच्छी बात चोरी करने वालों की कमी ही रही - विनीत BAAT YEH NAHIN KI KITNE CHOR PAIDA HO GAYE HAIN YAHAN ACHHI BAAT CHORI KARNE WALON KI KAMI HI RAHI”

“You can dress up a chimpanzee in a fancy suit, but that doesn't turn the chimpanzee into a human, but if that chimp can share his meal with another hungry chimp, then that chimp is more human than all of the selfish humanity combined. Appearance doesn't make you human, your behavior does - your accountability does - your sense of community does.”

“There’s a confusion in each of us, a sickness, really: selfishness. But there’s also a cure. So be a good and proactive and even somewhat desperate patient on your own behalf — seek out the most efficacious anti-selfishness medicines, energetically, for the rest of your life.”