Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Yet in dwelling upon the lessons for our ordinary conduct which we can learn from your experience, we must never forget that it also shows us what should be our model in times that are not ordinary, in the times that try men’s souls.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on the lessons of past generations, this quote stresses the importance of historical experience as a guide for both ordinary times and national crises.

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