Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Power is what men seek and any group that gets it will abuse it.
Adversity has a way of introducing a man to himself.
Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use.
The test of any man lies in action.
Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.
I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything.
This ultimate fighting stuff is something I don't agree with. Once a man is down, you have to let him have a chance to prove how good he is.
I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.
One should judge a man mainly from his depravities. Virtues can be faked. Depravities are real.
Where a man's strength and courage is tested most is in the way that he treats women - the way that he loves.