Teddy Roosevelt: “We do not have to guess at our own convictions, and then correct the…”

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We do not have to guess at our own convictions, and then correct the guess if it seems unpopular.

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of being true to one's convictions regardless of public opinion.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “We do not have to guess at our own convictions, and then correct the guess if it seems unpopular.”