A Wednesday Quote

I suppose one could argue with the practical results of his more radical ideas, but in this statement, I think the noted revolutionary Leon Trotsky (1879-1940) was definitely on to something:

"The depth and strength of a human character
are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal
themselves completely only when they are
thrown out of the customary conditions of
their life, for only then do they have to fall
back on their reserves."