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Teddy Roosevelt: “A man of hardihood, thrift, perseverance, and bodily strength could surely make a comfortable living for himself and his…”

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A man of hardihood, thrift, perseverance, and bodily strength could surely make a comfortable living for himself and his family, if only he could settle on a good tract of rich soil; and this he could do if he went to the new country.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote emphasizes the potential for self-sufficiency and prosperity for hardworking individuals who settle in fertile areas.

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