Teddy Roosevelt: “We must face the work we have to do as our fathers faced their work…”

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We must face the work we have to do as our fathers faced their work, if we wish to be successful.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt calls for a strong work ethic reminiscent of previous generations to achieve success.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “We must face the work we have to do as our fathers faced their work, if we wish to be successful.”