We explain what qualities are and their differences when referring to objects or people. Also, the qualities of a person.
What are qualities?
Qualities are the innate properties or characteristics of someone or something, that is, the traits that are part of their nature, especially when it comes to positive or praiseworthy traits. The qualities of an object are usually those distinctive features that make it stand out from others.
The word quality comes from the Latin qualitas, with the same meaning, where the word quality also comes from, whose meaning is not very distant. Today it is possible to speak of both positive qualities and negative qualities of objects and of people.
However, if we speak simply of qualities, it is normal to refer only to the first ones. Thus, when we ask someone to list their qualities and defects, we are referring to their praiseworthy and embarrassing aspects.
On the other hand, when we refer to physical objects, the term quality acquires a neutral, objective meaning. The qualities of a stone, to say the least, thus point to its physical and chemical properties, rather than a subjective assessment of them: the stone is solid, hard, heavy, irregular in shape and more or less porous, and with a variable mineral content depending on the type of stone.
Qualities of a person
The qualities of an individual are generally his most positive, valued and outstanding aspects, that is, the opposite of his defects. Thus, when we are asked to list our qualities, we can talk about aspects of our personality such as the following:
- Tolerance. It consists of the ability to accept others as they are, without getting frustrated by the discrepancies or contradictions that may exist with them. A tolerant person does not try to change anyone, nor does he engage in debates when there is nothing to gain.
- Responsibility. It can be described as the tendency to stand up for one's own actions and decisions, that is, not to escape from the consequences of our decisions, but to face them head-on and gallantly. Responsible people are trustworthy people.
- Patience. Patient people have a calm, tolerant temperament, do not lose their temper easily, and have a high tolerance for frustration. Patient people are less angry, less hostile, and tend to be more understanding.
- Honesty. It consists of a commitment to TRUE, as painful as it may be, even when it means losing opportunities or profits that, in principle, do not belong to us. Honest people do not usually tell lies, or cheat, or hide what they are, but tend to be more frontal and open.
- Perseverance. It can be defined as the ability to insist on what you want and not give up in the face of the first difficulties, that is, the tenacity, willpower put at the service of achieving a goal. Persevering people usually have success based on giving everything and making many attempts.
- Eloquence. This is called the ability to communicate orally in a fluid and convincing way, being able to impress others or seduce them towards their own point of view, or simply give a speech handsome.
- Self discipline. It consists of the ability to be self-demanding and persevering on occasions when success is not immediate, that is, the ability to sustain over time. behaviors desired or repress the unwanted, demonstrating a great mastery of oneself.
- Amiability.Kind people are those who offer others an affable, harmonious treatment, who seem to be predisposed for cordiality. These people tend to make others feel grateful for their attention and good manners, and this often opens doors and opportunities for them.
- Intelligence. This is a difficult quality to define, as there are many ways to understand it (verbal intelligence, mathematical intelligence, etc.), but it is generally considered as the ability to solve problems in a creative and novel way, applying the resources at hand in the best possible way.
- Modesty. Humble people are the opposite of arrogant either arrogant, that is, they do not brag about their own achievements or think above others, but rather they know their limits and assume a more middle-class, less leading role among people. Humility is much more remarkable when the person actually has the talents to justify the arrogance, but still does not give in to it.