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Teddy Roosevelt: “In your own vigorous lives you show by every act how scant is your patience with those who do not see in the life of…”

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In your own vigorous lives you show by every act how scant is your patience with those who do not see in the life of effort the life supremely worth living.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote illustrates the audience's disdain for those who do not value hard work and effort.

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