Teddy Roosevelt: “The influence of the wild country upon the man is almost as great as…”

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The influence of the wild country upon the man is almost as great as the effect of the man upon the country.

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Republican · New York

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This quote highlights the profound impact of the environment on individuals and vice versa, a theme central to Roosevelt's views.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The influence of the wild country upon the man is almost as great as the effect of the man upon the country.”