[T]he first characteristic of the human species is man's ability, as a rational being, to establish character for himself, as well as for the society… - Immanuel Kant

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[T]he first characteristic of the human species is man's ability, as a rational being, to establish character for himself, as well as for the society into which nature has placed him. This ability, however, presupposes an already favorable natural predisposition and an inclination to the good in man, because the evil is really without character (since it is at odds with itself, and since it does not tolerate any lasting principle within itself)