Teddy Roosevelt said "The work must be done; we can not escape our responsibility; and if we are worth our salt, we shall be glad of the chance to do the work—glad of the chance to show ourselves equal to one of the great tasks set modern civilization." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

The work must be done; we can not escape our responsibility; and if we are worth our salt, we shall be glad of the chance to do the work—glad of the chance to show ourselves equal to one of the great tasks set modern civilization.

Said by

Teddy Roosevelt

Republican · New York

Source

gutenberg.org

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt asserts that the nation must embrace its responsibilities and eagerly undertake the significant challenges presented by modern civilization.

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