Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 1905
Let us, therefore, study the incidents of this as philosophy to learn wisdom from, and none of them as wrongs to be revenged.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club in New York City

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