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Normally we help the wage-worker, we help the man of small means, by making conditions such that the man of exceptional business ability receives an exceptional reward for that ability.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Normally we help the wage-worker, we help the man of small means, by making conditions such that the man of exceptional…”
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This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief in rewarding exceptional business talent while also supporting the working class.
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