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Teddy Roosevelt: If, on the other hand, under Providence, our own energy and good sense bring prosperity to us, all will share in that…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
If, on the other hand, under Providence, our own energy and good sense bring prosperity to us, all will share in that prosperity.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From an essay on the strenuous life, this reflects on the shared benefits of national energy and good sense.

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