HuffPo on J.K. Rowling's response to Trump's anti-Mika tweet:

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jk-rowling-tweets-quote-about-character-and-power-to-trump_us_59550905e4b0da2c7321a54f

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Rowling, who frequently responds to Trump’s Twitter rampages, paired images of the president’s harsh words alongside a poignant sentiment from the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln.

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power,” the quote reads.

The quote’s origin has been debated, with some believing it came from Bob Ingersoll, a 19th-century jurist, in reference to Lincoln. In an 1884 essay, Ingersoll wrote:

Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except upon the side of mercy.

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[trusty elf]

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[Honeycombe8]

2. What a great quote & sentiment, whoever said it. nt

[iluvtennis]

3. Love it...the actual tweet

Link to tweet

[tblue37]

4. Thanks. nt

[Cha]

5. trump can't handle either of them

Mahalo, iluvtennis

[Hekate]

6. jo Rowling is the best