Teddy Roosevelt: “We judge a man by his conduct--that is, by his character--and not by…”

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We judge a man by his conduct--that is, by his character--and not by his wealth or intellect.

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Republican · New York

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He asserts that a person's character should be judged by their actions rather than their financial status.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “We judge a man by his conduct--that is, by his character--and not by his wealth or intellect.”