[proveanegative]

>how much a person is willing to question the hand that feeds them can reveal the strength of their character to others.

Careful! You are straying into fundamental attribution error territory. Those who bite the hand that feeds them may be in a better position to do so or feel more encouraged by the people they know.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_attribution_error

[hitekker]

True. I did not mean to say there is a direct correlation (thus the "can reveal") more that criticizing what one perceives as unjust, despite whatever benefits they receive from it, is often noble (strong character). Or at least noble if that person is fully aware of the consequences of speaking out in what they view as the truth.

Note, I believe that Noble does not always equal smart, where smart equals maximizing good, corporeal outcomes for one's self.