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Teddy Roosevelt: “Moreover, it cannot too often be pointed out that to strike with ignorant violence at the interests of one set of men…”

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Moreover, it cannot too often be pointed out that to strike with ignorant violence at the interests of one set of men almost inevitably endangers the interests of all.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt highlights the interconnectedness of societal interests and warns against harming one group without affecting others.

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