On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Wise legislation and upright administration can undoubtedly work very great good to a community, and, above all, can give to each individual the chance to do the best work for himself.
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From an essay on the strenuous life, Roosevelt acknowledges the significant benefits that good governance can provide to a society and its individuals.
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