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He did not care to have his name known, he did not desire to be immortalized in connection with the work; he cared only to make the work itself the best that it could possibly be made.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “He did not care to have his name known, he did not desire to be immortalized in connection with the work; he cared only…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt describes the selflessness of individuals who prioritize the quality of their work over personal fame.
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