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Teddy Roosevelt: “I know well that if there is not sufficient prosperity the people will in the end rebel against any system, no matter…”

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I know well that if there is not sufficient prosperity the people will in the end rebel against any system, no matter how exalted morally; and reformers must not bring upon the people permanent economic ruin, or the reforms themselves will go down in the ruin.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt warns that economic stability is crucial to prevent societal unrest against reforms.

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