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Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

It is a good thing to have a sound body; it is a better thing to have a sound mind.

Context

Remarks in Glenn's Ferry, Idaho

05/27/1903

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Theodore  Roosevelt
deceased

usa, New York

2,152 Quotes

Born10/27/1858

Died1/6/1919 (aged 61)

PartyRepublican

  • President

    9/14/1901 - 3/4/1909
  • Governor

    1/1/1899 - 12/31/1900
  • assistant secretary of the navy

    4/19/1897 - 7/7/1898
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