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Abraham Lincoln 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.


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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
         



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This page presents the quote "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.". Author of this quote is Abraham Lincoln. This quote is about character, adversity, power,.