Teddy Roosevelt said "We can not expect the best work from soldiers who have carried to an unhealthy extreme the sports and pastimes which would be healthy if indulged in with moderation, and have neglected to learn as they should the business of their profession." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

We can not expect the best work from soldiers who have carried to an unhealthy extreme the sports and pastimes which would be healthy if indulged in with moderation, and have neglected to learn as they should the business of their profession.

Said by

Teddy Roosevelt

Republican · New York

Source

gutenberg.org

Editor's note · Context

From his essay advocating for a vigorous and engaged life, this passage warns against the dangers of excessive recreation for soldiers at the expense of professional training.

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