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It was written of old that “by their fruits ye shall know them”; and we can show the faith that is in us, we can show the sincerity of our devotion, by the fruits we bring forth.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “It was written of old that “by their fruits ye shall know them”; and we can show the faith that is in us, we can show…”
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Roosevelt highlights that true faith is demonstrated through our actions and the results we produce.
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