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Let each stand on his merits, receive what is due him, and be judged according to his deserts.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Let each stand on his merits, receive what is due him, and be judged according to his deserts.”
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Roosevelt advocates for merit-based judgment, where individuals are recognized and rewarded according to their contributions.
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