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Teddy Roosevelt: “He sinned against the light, and must be condemned accordingly.”

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He sinned against the light, and must be condemned accordingly.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement reflects the moral accountability expected of individuals, emphasizing the importance of conscience in judgment.

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