On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
In the long run every great nation instinctively recognizes the men who peculiarly and pre-eminently represent its own type of greatness.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “In the long run every great nation instinctively recognizes the men who peculiarly and pre-eminently represent its own…”
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From an essay on national character and leadership, this passage reflects on how nations identify their greatest figures.
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