In every walk of life, in business, politics; if the need comes, in war; in literature, science, art, in everything, what we need is a sufficient number of men who can work well and who will work with a high ideal.
Teddy Roosevelt: “In every walk of life, in business, politics; if the need comes, in war; in literature, science, art, in everything…”
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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of high ideals and effective work across all areas of life.
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