Teddy Roosevelt: “In this world of ours it is practically impossible to get success of…”

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In this world of ours it is practically impossible to get success of any kind on a large scale without paying something for it.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the necessity of sacrifice for achieving significant success.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “In this world of ours it is practically impossible to get success of any kind on a large scale without paying something…”