Adversity by Mr. Hommel https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg Respond to the question with a post of your own. Be sure to write your name on your post for credit. en-us 2022-11-11 14:45:35 UTC 2025-11-12 02:43:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4aa.png Prompt scotthommel2 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380283726 "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln 

Explain this quote in your own words]]> 2022-11-11 14:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380283726 Neyla neylacarr2025 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380300544 I think Lincoln is saying that men could go through hard things/times, but give them power and see how their whole character could change while going through those hard times.]]> 2022-11-11 15:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380300544 Shuayb Khan https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380302207 So basically, a man can fight through his difficulties and problems. A man can fight through being at the lowest, but when he is at the highest, he can easily get corrupt because he has nothing to fight for]]> 2022-11-11 15:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380302207 Alhaji alhajimohamedjalloh2 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380302561 Basically Lincoln is saying that men can face difficulties in their life, but their entire demeanor can quickly change negatively if you give him all the power he needs. ]]> 2022-11-11 15:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380302561 Gbati W. gbatiwagbe20251 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380304189 Lincoln is saying that anybody can face challenges/hardships, but to really test a person's character you have to see what they'd do if they had everything they wanted.]]> 2022-11-11 15:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380304189 Trinity trinitybass2025 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380304338 i think Lincoln is saying that all men can have trouble or go through it but can still get through it and that's the best way to see the character ]]> 2022-11-11 15:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380304338 Ezekiel H: Pinapple + H20 - spikes = Watermalom https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380304382 He say that man can deal with going through hardships, but gvie the man power and see how his whole person changes.]]> 2022-11-11 15:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380304382 Marvin https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380307024 I think the quote means that everyone can go through difficult times but, giving someone power changes them and how they go through it.]]> 2022-11-11 15:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380307024 Anthony Laure https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380308582
Abraham Lincoln is saying that some would be humble when they are in the slumps facing challenges, but if you want to see who they really are give them everything they desire (like money and power) and see what they do with it

]]> 2022-11-11 15:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380308582 Ayesha Azeem https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380309751 I think what he's saying is that all men can stand adversity but if you want to see their true self give them power and see how they react with it.]]> 2022-11-11 15:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380309751 Makyiah Ward https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380310088 Lincoln is saying that men can overcome difficult things in life, but they can change if you give them the power they want. ]]> 2022-11-11 15:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380310088 Brandon Milline https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380310153 In my understanding of this quote, Lincoln is saying that adversity is not a good judge of character. He is saying that when a man has power, their character decides what they will use it for.]]> 2022-11-11 15:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380310153 Aaron Jones https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380311588 Abraham Lincoln is trying to say that men can face obstacles and still be fine.But if you want to see how his true character is give him power and see how he acts.]]> 2022-11-11 15:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380311588 Bryan https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380314654 I think this quote mans that all men can go though hard times, but what really definines their character is what they do with power.]]> 2022-11-11 15:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380314654 Myles Okoh https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380316187 I think that Lincoln is saying that men can stand through pain but if you put a man in comfort you will see his true character.]]> 2022-11-11 15:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380316187 Denard Humbles https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380318678 Lincoln is saying that, everyone will go through and have to deal with adversity. But, to test someone's true identity you must give him power to see if he is corrupt.]]> 2022-11-11 15:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380318678 Foncham Ambe https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380322902 I think this quote means like once they don't have much they are humble and then when they get money or they get more privilege and power they start acting all big and bad, etc.]]> 2022-11-11 15:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380322902 Alexander Akinmutimi https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380326441 The quote means that any person can withstand hardship, but if you want to know how they truly are, you give them power.]]> 2022-11-11 15:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380326441 Kaesaun Minnis https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380339376 The quote is saying that all men can face challenges and difficult moments in their life, but as soon as you give him power they will take advantage of it and their character will change.]]> 2022-11-11 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380339376 Favour Oladapo https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380689602 I think this quote means that people go through hardship but by giving money and power changes (power and money)]]> 2022-11-11 22:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/5oz6j6voi11jn0jg/wish/2380689602