Teddy Roosevelt: “That man is never a safe man to follow; he is always the most…”

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That man is never a safe man to follow; he is always the most dangerous of guides.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt reiterates that following dangerous leaders is unwise.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “That man is never a safe man to follow; he is always the most dangerous of guides.”