Political Quotes

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Selfishness toward them, lack of tenderness toward them, lack of consideration for them, above all, brutality in any form toward them, should arouse the heartiest scorn and indignation in every upright soul.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt stresses the importance of tenderness and consideration in familial relationships.

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