Teddy Roosevelt: “They sought for true success, and therefore they did not seek ease.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

They sought for true success, and therefore they did not seek ease.

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Republican · New York

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Reflecting on the qualities of successful individuals, this passage highlights that true achievement requires effort, not comfort.

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