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Teddy Roosevelt: “If the freedom thus purchased is used aright, and the man still does actual work, though of a different kind, whether as…”

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If the freedom thus purchased is used aright, and the man still does actual work, though of a different kind, whether as a writer or a general, whether in the field of politics or in the field of exploration and adventure, he shows he deserves his good fortune.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote emphasizes the importance of continuing to work in different capacities even after achieving freedom or success.

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