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But, of course, every one knows that a soldier must be more than merely honorable before he is fit to do credit to the country; and just the same thing is true of a statesman.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “But, of course, every one knows that a soldier must be more than merely honorable before he is fit to do credit to the…”
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He draws a parallel between the qualities required of soldiers and statesmen, emphasizing the need for more than just honor.
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