Measure a person by what they do with power.
Interpretation
A person's true character is revealed by how they use their power and influence.
This quote emphasizes that the moral quality of a person can be judged by their actions when they have power. Whether one uses power for good or ill reflects their true nature and values, suggesting that ethical behavior in positions of authority is a hallmark of integrity.
In practice
In a leadership seminar: 'As we discuss integrity, remember Pittacus of Mytilene's wisdom: Measure a person by what they do with power.'
It is certainly true that reason is the most important and the highest rank among all things and, in comparison with other things of this life, the best and something divine. It is the inventor and mentor of all the arts, medicines, laws, and of whatever wisdom, power, virtue, and glory men possess in this life.
In the midst of a world of light and love, of song and feast and dance, [Lucifer] could find nothing to think of more interesting than his own prestige.
Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.
I don't think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention, in my opinion, arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness - to save oneself trouble.
The really good idea is always traceable back quite a long way, often to a not very good idea which sparked off another idea that was only slightly better, which somebody else misunderstood in such a way that they then said something which was really rather interesting.
For I have learned that every heart will get_x000D_ What it prays for_x000D_ Most.
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