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The fact that the Government did so little for the individual and left so much to be done by him rendered it necessary for the individuals voluntarily to combine.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The fact that the Government did so little for the individual and left so much to be done by him rendered it necessary…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of individual initiative in the face of limited government support.
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