Intelligence could be defined as the "capability" to face life's challenges. Character could be defined as the "way" you choose to face such challenges. They may seem practically the same thing, but they are not. An intelligent person is able to find a solution to a problem, solution that can be either fair or selfish - and they usually choose the selfish one. A person of character knowingly discriminates between the fair and the selfish, and they usually choose the fair. Nowadays it seems that education is leaning towards giving more importance to the former, thus creating a generation of prevalently self-centered, egotistical individuals. It's up to each of us to see the difference, truly understand it and act accordingly.
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