Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “There can be no compromise on the great fundamental principles of morality.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
There can be no compromise on the great fundamental principles of morality.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From his essay on civic duty, Roosevelt asserts that core moral principles are non-negotiable.

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