Political Quotes

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The educated man is entitled to no special privilege, save the inestimable privilege of trying to show that his education enables him to take the lead in striving to guide his fellows aright in the difficult task which is set to us of the twentieth century.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt states that educated individuals should lead and guide others in societal challenges.

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