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Teddy Roosevelt: “He can make it in but one way; he can return what he owes to his alma mater only by making his alma mater proud of what…”

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He can make it in but one way; he can return what he owes to his alma mater only by making his alma mater proud of what he does in service rendered to his fellow-men.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt highlights that true repayment to one's alma mater comes through service to others.

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