So How Do You Measure A Man?

Ken Cochrum recently posted the following quote on his great blog, OnLeadingWell:

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." – Martin Luther King Jr.

The title of the blog post was, “How Do You Measure A Man?”

I’ve always liked that quote. But then Judy Nelson posted this comment:

"I like the one about telling the worth of a man by looking in the eyes of his wife. Not sure who said it, but they said it better than me. Think it says a lot. Wonder how Mrs. King’s eyes looked. Great leader, poor husband. Can you be both?"

Good question.

What do you think? What is the ultimate measure of a man?