On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
All great fundamental truths are apt to sound rather trite, and yet in spite of their triteness they need to be reiterated over and over again.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “All great fundamental truths are apt to sound rather trite, and yet in spite of their triteness they need to be…”
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This quote reflects on the enduring relevance of fundamental principles, suggesting that even seemingly obvious truths require constant reaffirmation.
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