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Teddy Roosevelt: “In actual life the victors win in spite of brutal blunders and repeated checks.”

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In actual life the victors win in spite of brutal blunders and repeated checks.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote highlights the reality that even victors face setbacks and mistakes along their journey.

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