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In our struggle to-day we can study Lincoln’s career purely as an example to emulate; we can study John Brown’s career partly as such an example, but partly also as a warning.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “In our struggle to-day we can study Lincoln’s career purely as an example to emulate; we can study John Brown’s career…”
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Roosevelt reflects on the lessons learned from historical figures like Lincoln and John Brown, emphasizing the importance of studying their actions.
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