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It is important even to the development of the average man, for the average of all of us is raised by the work of the great masters.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “It is important even to the development of the average man, for the average of all of us is raised by the work of the…”
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Roosevelt highlights that the achievements of great masters elevate the overall quality of the average individual.
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