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The only people who are contented with a system of promotion by mere seniority are those who are contented with the triumph of mediocrity over excellence.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The only people who are contented with a system of promotion by mere seniority are those who are contented with the…”
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Roosevelt criticizes promotion systems based solely on seniority, advocating for meritocracy instead.
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