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We must be wise and generous; we must help the Filipinos to master the difficult art of self-control, which is simply another name for self-government.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “We must be wise and generous; we must help the Filipinos to master the difficult art of self-control, which is simply…”
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He stresses the need for wisdom and generosity in helping Filipinos learn self-control as a precursor to self-government.
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