Abraham Lincoln, (1809-1865) 16th US President Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Abraham Lincoln Quote “Nearly all men can withstand adversity; if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”Abraham Lincoln ~ Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) 16th US President Character , Conscience , Honor , Integrity , Power , President Ratings and Comments Reply wwne 10/16/07 Think of this two times: when you have the power and when you don't. Reply Anonymous 12/13/07 Great quote. Let's see if that man becomes a Dictator. Reply Joni, Newfield, NJ 1/26/09 Terrific quote. Somebody should show this to Barney Frank and Chris Dodd Reply Joni, Newfield, NJ 1/26/09 And now we can add Eric Holder and Timothy Geithner to the pack Reply Mike, Norwalk 10/22/12 Historically well proven. 1 Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 10/22/12 Good quote from the man who started the war of Northern aggression in order to centralize power in Washington. Reply Mike, Norwalk 10/22/12 (-; jim - I like it ;-) Reply Cal, lewisville, TX 10/22/12 You got it Jim. Well said. Reply Ronw13, Oregon 12/9/19 Reply Mike Jarhead, New Mexico 12/9/19 Said one of the greatest tyrants the US has so far produced.Too bad he couldn't see it in himself. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Abraham Lincoln quote is found in these categories: Character quotes Conscience quotes Honor quotes Integrity quotes Power quotes President quotes About Abraham Lincoln Bio of Abraham Lincoln Quotations by Abraham Lincoln Books by/about Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln videos Abraham Lincoln on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Abraham Lincoln