On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
People really fit for self-government will not be misled by over-effusiveness in promise, and, on the other hand, they will demand that every proper promise shall be made good.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “People really fit for self-government will not be misled by over-effusiveness in promise, and, on the other hand, they…”
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In an essay discussing the responsibilities of citizens, Roosevelt describes the discerning nature required for effective self-governance.
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