Character Quotes
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
Power can reveal choices that hardship alone does not expose.
Key takeaway:
Judge authority by how it treats vulnerable people.
Origin of the quote
Related wording was used by Robert G
Who actually said this?
Likely misattributedIngersoll about Lincoln in 1883. It later became incorrectly presented as something Lincoln himself said.
