If only our people can be thrown together, where they act on a common ground with the same motives, and have the same objects, we need not have much fear of their failing to acquire a genuine respect for one another; and with such respect there must finally come fair play for all.
From his essay "The Strenuous Life," Roosevelt argues for the importance of shared experiences in fostering mutual respect and fairness among citizens.
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