On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
A man of less daring courage than Dewey would never have done what he did; but the courage itself was not enough.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “A man of less daring courage than Dewey would never have done what he did; but the courage itself was not enough.”
Editor's note · Context
From an essay on national character and military preparedness, this quote emphasizes that courage, while essential, must be combined with other qualities for success.
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