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But these toes belong to the comparative few who seek to retain or to gain position or riches or both by some short cut which is harmful to the greater good.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “But these toes belong to the comparative few who seek to retain or to gain position or riches or both by some short cut…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt argues that the few who prioritize personal gain over the common good are the ones being challenged by national progress.
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