Political Quotes

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They do not try merely to carry them, to benefit them for the moment at the cost of their future undoing.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt distinguishes between temporary aid and sustainable support, advocating for approaches that empower individuals rather than create dependency.

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