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So when we demand honesty, we demand it not as entitling the possessor to praise, but as warranting the heartiest condemnation possible if he lacks it.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “So when we demand honesty, we demand it not as entitling the possessor to praise, but as warranting the heartiest…”
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This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief that honesty is a fundamental expectation, and failing to uphold it deserves strong condemnation.
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