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But if he has the physical ability and keeps out because he is afraid, because he is lazy, because he is a mollycoddle, then I haven’t any use for him.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “But if he has the physical ability and keeps out because he is afraid, because he is lazy, because he is a mollycoddle…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt expresses disdain for those who avoid challenges due to fear or laziness.
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