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There are certain hideous sights which when once seen can never be wholly erased from the mental retina.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “There are certain hideous sights which when once seen can never be wholly erased from the mental retina.”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt reflects on the lasting psychological impact of witnessing horrific acts, suggesting a degradation of humanity.
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