Probably the large majority of the fortunes that now exist in this country have been amassed, not by injuring mankind, but as an incident to the conferring of great benefits on the community—whatever the conscious purpose of those amassing them may have been.
Roosevelt suggests that most fortunes have been created through beneficial contributions to society, despite the intentions of their creators.
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I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.
The fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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