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Teddy Roosevelt: “But only a limited number of men have the moral courage to make these preparations, because there is always risk to the…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
But only a limited number of men have the moral courage to make these preparations, because there is always risk to the individual making them.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

In an essay discussing the challenges of leadership, this passage highlights that few individuals possess the moral fortitude to undertake necessary preparations due to the inherent personal risks involved.

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