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It is generally our own fault if he does damage to us, for he damages us chiefly by arousing our envy or by rendering us sour and discontented.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “It is generally our own fault if he does damage to us, for he damages us chiefly by arousing our envy or by rendering us…”
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Roosevelt reflects on the personal responsibility individuals have regarding their feelings of envy and discontent.
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