Of course, as a boy grows older it is a good thing if he can shape his studies in the direction toward which he has a natural bent; but whether he can do this or not, he must put his whole heart into them.
In an essay encouraging a vigorous approach to life, Roosevelt advises young men to dedicate themselves fully to their studies, regardless of their specific interests.
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The man who does nothing cuts the same sordid figure in the pages of history, whether he be cynic, or fop, or voluptuary.
I care for the great deeds of the past chiefly as spurs to drive us onward in the present.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.
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