Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
So, in our turn, we of to-day are bound to try to tread in the footsteps of those great Americans who in the past have held high ideal and have striven mightily through practical methods to realize that ideal.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

In "The Strenuous Life," Roosevelt encourages contemporary Americans to emulate past leaders by pursuing high ideals through practical means.

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