On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Softness of heart is an admirable quality, but when it extends its area until it also becomes softness of head, its results are anything but admirable.
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In an essay advocating for a vigorous and practical approach to life, Roosevelt warns against allowing compassion to override sound judgment.
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