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Teddy Roosevelt: “If we make conditions such that the men of exceptional ability are able to secure marked benefits by the exercise of…”

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If we make conditions such that the men of exceptional ability are able to secure marked benefits by the exercise of that ability, then we shall ourselves benefit somewhat.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt argues that rewarding exceptional ability in industry will benefit society as a whole.

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