Teddy Roosevelt: “The opportunity is great indeed; but the chance of disaster is even…”

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The opportunity is great indeed; but the chance of disaster is even greater.

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Republican · New York

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This quote emphasizes the balance between opportunity and the risks that come with it.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The opportunity is great indeed; but the chance of disaster is even greater.”