Teddy Roosevelt: “We must be scrupulous in doing justice to others and scrupulous in…”

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We must be scrupulous in doing justice to others and scrupulous in exacting justice for ourselves.

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Republican · New York

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This quote underscores the importance of justice both for others and for oneself.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “We must be scrupulous in doing justice to others and scrupulous in exacting justice for ourselves.”