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These are the men who fear the strenuous life, who fear the only national life which is really worth leading.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “These are the men who fear the strenuous life, who fear the only national life which is really worth leading.”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt criticizes those who shy away from the challenges of life, asserting that a meaningful national life requires embracing the strenuous path.
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