On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
In private life there are few beings more obnoxious than the man who is always loudly boasting; and if the boaster is not prepared to back up his words his position becomes absolutely contemptible.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “In private life there are few beings more obnoxious than the man who is always loudly boasting; and if the boaster is…”
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In a speech advocating for a strong national character, this passage critiques empty boasting in personal conduct.
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