"It is a quiet truth that the test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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This reflection on life by Lester Atwell resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in life is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Lester Atwell

Lester Atwell was a novelist, short-story writer and US veteran from Brooklyn. His most notable works include Private, Love is Just Around the Corner and Life with its Sorrow, Life with its Tear.

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