CONSTRUCTIVE TEMPERAMENT

Constructive Temperament ~ 257 ~ in the opposite direction. There he put Dr. Jalil on the right train, and, in spite of the fact that no conversation was possible, insisted on accompanying him to his destination. Only then did he take his leave and go off to board another train which would take him on his way. Another incident he recounted was that of a car accident which he witnessed himself as he walked along the pavements of Tokyo. Two cars, both driven by Japanese, had collided The two drivers immediately got out of their cars and stood facing each other with heads bowed. Both said: “It’s my fault. Please, forgive me.” Only people with a constructive temperament could behave in such a self-abnegating way. A temperament such as this is a major guarantee of a nation’s success. By contrast, individuals who care for nothing but their own selfish interests can neither achieve personal success, nor can they make any contribution to the building of their nation.