Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
The fact that, instead of little, much good does in reality result, is due to the entirely practical methods and the spirit of comradeship shown by those foremost in these organizations.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From an essay on the strenuous life, this passage attributes the success of social organizations to their practical methods and spirit of comradeship.

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