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Teddy Roosevelt: I wish to see in the man manliness, in the woman womanliness.

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I wish to see in the man manliness, in the woman womanliness.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He advocates for traditional gender qualities in men and women.

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