You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True character is revealed in how we treat the powerless.
- In plain terms
- You can tell who someone is by how they treat those who can't help them.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge character by how people treat the vulnerable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you treat people who can't help you?
- What behavior reveals true character?
Another view
People may hide their character strategically in public.
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