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Teddy Roosevelt: “All the work must be attempted as on the whole this Young Men’s Christian Association work has been done, that is, in a…”

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All the work must be attempted as on the whole this Young Men’s Christian Association work has been done, that is, in a spirit of good will toward all and not of hatred toward some; in a spirit in which to broad charity for mankind there is added a keen and healthy sanity of mind.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote emphasizes the importance of goodwill and sanity in collective efforts, particularly in charitable work.

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