“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” - Abraham Lincoln
Only someone who’s earned and demonstrated mastery of themselves should ever be considered worthy of exerting mastery over others. Mastery is self-sacrifice. It’s a commitment to excellence and deep personal growth. It’s an internal representation of character, and an external representation of strength. It’s an intense responsibility. No man is worthy of obedience who’s not willing to first be his own master. |