They get down to the naked bed-rock of character and capacity.
Teddy Roosevelt: “They get down to the naked bed-rock of character and capacity.”
On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
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Roosevelt emphasizes that shared endeavors strip away superficial distinctions, revealing a person's fundamental character and abilities.
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