On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
The weakling and the coward can not be saved by honesty alone; but without honesty the brave and able man is merely a civic wild beast who should be hunted down by every lover of righteousness.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The weakling and the coward can not be saved by honesty alone; but without honesty the brave and able man is merely a…”
Editor's note · Context
In an essay advocating for active and ethical citizenship, this passage argues that while honesty is crucial, it must be paired with strength and courage, and that ability without integrity is dangerous.
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