Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Few things hurt a good cause more than the excesses of its nominal friends.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt warns that the overzealous actions of supposed allies can be more damaging to a cause than its direct opponents.

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