On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Gentleness and sweetness unbacked by strength and high resolve are almost impotent for good.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Gentleness and sweetness unbacked by strength and high resolve are almost impotent for good.”
Editor's note · Context
From his essay "The Strenuous Life," this quote argues that gentleness and kindness require underlying strength and determination to be truly effective.
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