In the same way, but to an even greater degree, the peaceful Indians always failed to punish or restrain their brethren who were bent on murder and plunder; and the braves who went on the warpath made no discrimination between good and bad, strong and weak, man and woman, young and old.
Roosevelt points out that peaceful Indians also failed to restrain their violent counterparts, leading to indiscriminate violence.
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Practical equality of opportunity for all citizens, when we achieve it, will have two great results.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
I will accept the nomination for President if it is tendered to me, and I will adhere to this decision until the convention has expressed its preference.
I care for the great deeds of the past chiefly as spurs to drive us onward in the present.
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