“Honest Abe” is a great nickname. Actually, it’s pretty lame in the realm of nicknames. It’s no Vlad the Impaler or Erik the Red, but it also implies a good nature unlike these more intense examples. These Abraham Lincoln quotes go a bit deeper than the old “honesty” ploy and really delve into the man’s character. 1. Abraham Lincoln on Adversity. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” - Abraham Lincoln The reality is that most of us will never know great power. Only a handful get to experience