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Teddy Roosevelt: “After a certain amount of wealth has been accumulated, the accumulation of more is of very little consequence indeed…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
After a certain amount of wealth has been accumulated, the accumulation of more is of very little consequence indeed from the standpoint of success, as success should be understood both by the community and the individual.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From an essay on the value of a purposeful life, this explains that excessive wealth accumulation holds little significance for true success.

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