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Teddy Roosevelt: You will soon find that it is not his clothes but his political sense and energy that control.

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You will soon find that it is not his clothes but his political sense and energy that control.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He points out that a person's worth is determined by their abilities and character, not their appearance.

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