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The opinion of any mere passer-through a country is always less valuable than that of an intelligent man who dwells and works among the people, and who possesses both insight and sympathy.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The opinion of any mere passer-through a country is always less valuable than that of an intelligent man who dwells and…”
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Roosevelt emphasizes the value of insights from those who live and work within a community compared to transient visitors.
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