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Being ourselves mindful of them, we have been scrupulously careful on the one hand to be moderate in our promises, and on the other hand to keep these promises in letter and in spirit.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Being ourselves mindful of them, we have been scrupulously careful on the one hand to be moderate in our promises, and…”
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This quote illustrates Roosevelt's commitment to being both realistic in promises and diligent in fulfilling them.
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