Political Quotes

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It is an opportunity of which advantage can be taken only at the cost of much hardship and much grinding toil.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the significant challenges and hardships that come with seizing opportunities in a new land.

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