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It is an opportunity such as is offered to an army by a struggle against a powerful foe; only by great effort can defeat be avoided, but triumph means lasting honor and renown.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “It is an opportunity such as is offered to an army by a struggle against a powerful foe; only by great effort can defeat…”
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He compares the struggle for success in life to a military campaign, emphasizing the need for effort to avoid defeat.
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