Hernan Cortes — "The true measure of a man is not in wealth or power but in the way he treats tho…"
The true measure of a man is not in wealth or power but in the way he treats those who are less fortunate.
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An ethical statement on character. Similar to previous philosophical quotes attributed to him, direct primary source for this exact phrasing is difficult to verify.
Date: 16th century (approximate)
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