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Teddy Roosevelt: We must not only be high-minded, but brave-hearted.

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
We must not only be high-minded, but brave-hearted.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From his essay "The Strenuous Life," this quote emphasizes the necessity of both moral integrity and courage.

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