In this way it is possible to exercise a powerful influence toward the substitution of considerate action in the spirit of justice for the insurrectionary or international violence which has hitherto been so great a hindrance to the development of many of our neighbors.
Roosevelt believes that promoting justice and consideration can replace violence in international relations.
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Character must show itself in the man's performance both of the duty he owes himself and of the duty he owes the State.
The man who does nothing cuts the same sordid figure in the pages of history, whether he be cynic, or fop, or voluptuary.
Practical equality of opportunity for all citizens, when we achieve it, will have two great results.
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