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Teddy Roosevelt: “Too often, indeed, they actually alienate from the cause of decency keen and honest men, who grow to regard all…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Too often, indeed, they actually alienate from the cause of decency keen and honest men, who grow to regard all movements for reform with contemptuous dislike because of the folly and vanity of the men who in the name of righteousness preach unwisdom and practice uncharitableness.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From his essay "The Strenuous Life," this passage warns against reformers whose methods alienate potential allies from worthy causes.

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