Political Quotes

On the recordMay 29, 1903
Precept is a very good thing, but to my thinking an ounce of practical energy is worth any amount of precept without action.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Laramie, Wyoming

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