Teddy Roosevelt: “You may take the finest modern weapon, put it in the hands of a…”

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You may take the finest modern weapon, put it in the hands of a weakling or a coward, and a good man will beat him with a club.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt illustrates that a skilled individual can overcome a stronger opponent through courage and determination.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “You may take the finest modern weapon, put it in the hands of a weakling or a coward, and a good man will beat him with…”