“The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.”
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APA
“The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.” [Quotation attributed to Thomas B. Macaulay]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9439-the-measure-of-a-mans-real-character-is/
MLA
“The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.” Attributed to Thomas B. Macaulay. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9439-the-measure-of-a-mans-real-character-is/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
Chicago
“The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.” Attributed to Thomas B. Macaulay. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9439-the-measure-of-a-mans-real-character-is/.