Editing Maimonides (section)

===Character development===
{{See also|Golden mean (Judaism)}}
{{Jewish philosophy|expanded=Medieval}}
Maimonides taught about the developing of one's [[moral character]]. Although his life predated the modern concept of a [[personality]], Maimonides believed that each person has an innate disposition along an ethical and emotional spectrum. Although one's disposition is often determined by factors outside of one's control, human beings have [[free will]] to choose to behave in ways that build character.<ref>Telushkin, 29</ref> He wrote, "One is obligated to conduct his affairs with others in a gentle and pleasing manner."<ref>Commentary on ''The Ethics of the Fathers'' 1:15. Qtd. in Telushkin, 115</ref> Maimonides advised that those with antisocial character traits should identify those traits and then make a conscious effort to behave in the opposite way. For example, an arrogant person should practice humility.<ref>Kraemer, 332-4</ref> If the circumstances of one's environment are such that it is impossible to behave ethically, one must move to a new location.<ref>MT ''De'ot'' 6:1</ref>