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It is exceedingly difficult to make a good citizen out of a man who cannot count upon some steadiness and continuity in the work which means to him his livelihood.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote highlights Roosevelt's belief in the necessity of stable employment for the development of good citizenship.
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