The Centrality of Character.

There are two sets of laws people hold themselves to, the laws of the land, and the laws of oneself, that is, their own personal honor code. Often times these two sets overlap with one another, but the former can never be appreciated without the latter. Without a family and a village to enforce the reverence of character and personal honor, we will never be able to retain a stable society. The importance of character can be traced back to some of the earliest writing by the Egyptians. They were laws of the state, but they were also laws that everyone had strived to uphold not only for others, but for themselves. The Egyptians took great pride in their quality of character, which is something that is more than admirable. I too, strive to improve and treasure my person so this revelation makes my relation with Egypt and Africa feel all the more powerful. One thing I found particularly interesting is the story about the dew-drop. By being gentle, understanding, and holding oneself to those characteristics can move others to behave the same way, making the world a more harmonious place.