Teddy Roosevelt: “But there came early into the land many men of high purpose and pure…”

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But there came early into the land many men of high purpose and pure life whose influence upon their fellows, though quiet, was very great.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt highlights the significant yet understated influence of virtuous individuals in shaping communities.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “But there came early into the land many men of high purpose and pure life whose influence upon their fellows, though…”