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Teddy Roosevelt: To forbid all amusements, or to treat innocent and vicious amusements as on the same plane, simply ensures recruits for…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
To forbid all amusements, or to treat innocent and vicious amusements as on the same plane, simply ensures recruits for the vicious amusements.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From "The Strenuous Life," this quote argues against the futility of blanket prohibitions on amusements, suggesting it drives people to harmful ones.

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