Political Quotes

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In the same way, if a man is a decent citizen, he is a decent citizen, whether rich or poor.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt asserts that a person's character is not determined by their wealth, but by their actions as a citizen.

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