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I do not say anything unless I mean it, and I do not say anything to flatter any audience or speak well of them unless I think well of them, and would speak well of them anywhere.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “I do not say anything unless I mean it, and I do not say anything to flatter any audience or speak well of them unless I…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt emphasizes his sincerity in communication, stating he only speaks truthfully and with genuine respect for his audience.
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