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Teddy Roosevelt: “When he comes to the end of his life let him feel he has pulled his weight and a little more.”

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When he comes to the end of his life let him feel he has pulled his weight and a little more.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt advocates for a life lived with purpose and contribution.

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