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Play when you play, but work when you work; and remember that your having gone through college does not so much confer a special privilege as it imposes a special obligation on you.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Play when you play, but work when you work; and remember that your having gone through college does not so much confer a…”
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Roosevelt advocates for a balanced approach to life, emphasizing both work and play.
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