Stefan Zweig Quotes

All these people who say success changes people; well, no, it just magnifies what's there.

Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.

Circumstances do not determine a man, they reveal him.

All persons are puzzles until at last we find in some word or act the key to the man, to the woman; straightway all their past words and actions lie in light before us.

The depth and strength of our character is defined by our moral code. People only reveal themselves when they're thrown out of the usual conditions of their lives. That's when the truth of who they are is revealed.

The history of mankind is his character.

Human character evermore publishes itself. The most fugitive deed and word, the intimated purpose, express character.

Circumstances don't make a person; they reveal him or her.

A man's character never changes radically from youth to old age. What happens is that circumstances bring out characteristics which have not been obvious to the superficial observer.

It is, generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles, and designs.

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!

Power reveals.

Praise makes good men better and bad men worse.

The force of character is cumulative.

It is of little traits that the greatest human character is composed.

Although men are accused of not knowing their weakness, yet perhaps as few know their strength.

In tough times, that's when you see true colours and personality.

I think all human beings can surprise themselves when they are in situations where they are tested. That's when you see your true character coming out, and I was definitely tested.

We must at times search our own souls and discover what we really are. Our real character, much as we would wish, cannot be hidden.

Nothing discloses real character like the use of power.

All men are alike in their lower natures; it is in their higher characters that they differ.

He whom prosperity humbles, and adversity strengthens, is the true hero.

Is it possible, I wonder, for a man to truly change? Or do character and habit form the immovable boundaries of our lives?

The real object of the drama is the exhibition of human character.

Adversity is another way to measure the greatness of individuals. I never had a crisis that didn't make me stronger.