Claim: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln once said, "If you want to test a man's character, give him power," or words to that effect.
Fact-check: Did Abe Say, 'If You Want to Test a Man's Character, Give Him Power'?
Verdict: Misattributed
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Dan Macguill
Date published: 2019-09-25T12:40:33