Teddy Roosevelt: “There is no good in your preaching to your boys to be brave, if you…”

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There is no good in your preaching to your boys to be brave, if you run away.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of leading by example in teaching bravery to children.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “There is no good in your preaching to your boys to be brave, if you run away.”