The average man, the average woman must earn his or her living in one way or another, and I most emphatically do not advise any one to decline to do the humdrum, every-day duties because there may come a chance for the display of heroism.
Roosevelt advises that everyone should embrace their daily responsibilities rather than waiting for grand opportunities for heroism.
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Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
I speak of the men of the past partly that they may be honored by our praise of them, but more that they may serve as examples for the future.
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