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On the other hand, boys of weak fibre, who go to high school or college instead of going to work after getting through the primary schools, may be seriously damaged instead of benefited.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt warns that attending school instead of working can harm boys who are not resilient.

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