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But we have a right to expect that the men who come out of Harvard will do something more than merely pull their own weight.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “But we have a right to expect that the men who come out of Harvard will do something more than merely pull their own…”
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Roosevelt expects Harvard graduates to strive for more than just personal success; they should aim to impact society positively.
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