# Four Temperaments Chart

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This four temperaments chart compares Choleric, Sanguine, Melancholic, and Phlegmatic patterns by core drive, useful strength, and watchout. Use it as a starting point for reflection, not as a verdict.

## Quick comparison chart

| Temperament | Core drive | Strength | Watch for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Choleric | Progress, ownership, and decisive movement | Clarity, courage, initiative, and leadership | Impatience, force, or skipping context |
| Sanguine | Connection, expression, and shared energy | Warmth, optimism, creativity, and momentum | Avoidance, overpromising, or weak follow-through |
| Melancholic | Quality, depth, meaning, and careful standards | Precision, loyalty, analysis, and thoughtful memory | Overthinking, pressure, or delayed sharing |
| Phlegmatic | Peace, steadiness, trust, and continuity | Calm, patience, diplomacy, and reliability | Delay, quiet resentment, or agreeing too quickly |

## Choleric chart

Choleric patterns often protect progress. The gift is direct action; the watchout is pushing so hard that timing, trust, or input gets lost.

## Sanguine chart

Sanguine patterns often protect connection. The gift is warmth and possibility; the watchout is leaving promises loose or softening hard topics too quickly.

## Melancholic chart

Melancholic patterns often protect quality. The gift is depth and careful standards; the watchout is waiting too long to share concerns.

## Phlegmatic chart

Phlegmatic patterns often protect peace. The gift is calm steadiness; the watchout is agreeing too quickly or delaying honesty.

## Use the chart as a starting point

Use the chart as a starting point, then compare it with real examples from ordinary days, stress, conflict, work, and recovery. If two columns feel true, explore the 16 FourType profiles.

## Keep exploring

- Four temperaments guide: https://www.fourtype.com/four-temperaments
- Temperament strengths and weaknesses: https://www.fourtype.com/blog/temperament-strengths-weaknesses
- 16 temperament profiles: https://www.fourtype.com/subtypes
- Take the free quiz: https://www.fourtype.com/quiz