To test a man's character, give him power. Once people have power they will always reveal themselves.

Zelda La Grange
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If you have a man who has power to give out, he will always reveal his true character. There is a saying that goes: “To test a man's character, give him power. Once people have power they will always reveal themselves.” When people have power to give out, they will be forced to reveal their true self.

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