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Teddy Roosevelt: “But to do this work, keep ever in mind that we must show in a very high degree the qualities of courage, of honesty, and…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
But to do this work, keep ever in mind that we must show in a very high degree the qualities of courage, of honesty, and of good judgment.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

In "The Strenuous Life," Roosevelt emphasizes the essential qualities required for undertaking significant national endeavors.

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