Personal Narrative: Standing Adversity

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I chose Abraham Lincolns quote “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” I agree with this statement 100 percent because any person can fight back from something, but once you give them the chance to do something that’s how you really find out the truth about that person. I have had an experience like this in my life when I was playing football I began the year as a receiver. The starting quarterback got hurt; so our coaches needed someone else to play quarterback. When I was in middle school, I played quarterback, so I told my coaches I could do it. I was in control of how the game went and of what all my players did. It was a wonderful feeling to know they had to listen to you, but you