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Neither the individual nor the community is worth anything if it seeks after that which is easy.
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gutenberg.orgNeither the individual nor the community is worth anything if it seeks after that which is easy.
Roosevelt argues that both individuals and communities should strive for hard work rather than seeking comfort.
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