Teddy Roosevelt: “Even when the soil is rich they only possess the capacity of acquiring…”

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Even when the soil is rich they only possess the capacity of acquiring value under labor.

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Republican · New York

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This quote suggests that even fertile land requires labor to realize its potential value.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Even when the soil is rich they only possess the capacity of acquiring value under labor.”