New Delhi, May 28 -- Quote of the day by JK Rowling: "If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals."

Rowling wrote the statement in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000), spoken by the character Sirius Black. It suggests that a person's true character is revealed through kindness, respect and behaviour toward those with less power or status.

This quote highlights that a person's real character is not judged by how they treat influential or powerful people, but by how they behave toward those who are weaker, less privileged or lower in status. Many individuals act respectfully around their equals because they expect similar treatment, approval or benefits in return. However, ...