Teddy Roosevelt: “Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the…”

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Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt's quote suggests the importance of balancing ambition with groundedness.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.”