Teddy Roosevelt: “The idler, rich or poor, is at best a useless and is generally a…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

The idler, rich or poor, is at best a useless and is generally a noxious member of the community.

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Republican · New York

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From an essay advocating for active citizenship, this quote condemns idleness across all social classes as detrimental to society.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The idler, rich or poor, is at best a useless and is generally a noxious member of the community.”