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ABRAHAM LINCOLN

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

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

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Here are some leadership quotes about character, initiative, persistence, and risk.

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Perseverance is Priceless

Perseverance is Priceless

Don’t ever give up on your unsolved problems. You can always get over anything on the way if you include perseverance in your character.

Some ways to begin practicing perseverance is by

  • Committing to your dream.
  • Keeping a positive attitude.

From Kant to Fat Tony

Don't give crap, don't take crap.

More practical approach is:

Start by being nice to every person you meet. But if someone tries to exercise power over you, excercise power over him.

You can imagine Hoover's anger. But Hoover didn't scold the mechanic, he didn't even criticize him. Instead, he put his big arm around the man's shoulder and said,

“To show you I'm sure that you'll never do this again, I want you to service ...

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