Abraham Lincoln once said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity*, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Why?
*Adversity: (n.) great difficulty. People in poverty face much adversity, such as lack of food and safe housing.
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