Testing a Man’s Character
Today’s quote is from Abraham Lincoln:
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but se quiserem testar o caráter de um homemif you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
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Quase todos os homens são capazes de suportar a adversidade, mas se quiserem testar o caráter de um homem, deem-lhe poder. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
💬 Today's vocabulary
🧑 Homens [masc. noun]: Men💪 Capaz [masc. and femin. adjective]: Able, capable😌 Suportar: To bear, to stand🌧️ Adversidade [femin. noun]: Adversity🧪 Testar: To test🧘♂️ Caráter [masc. noun]: Character💥 Poder [masc. noun]: Power
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