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It yields a little more than a livelihood to men of energy, resolution, and bodily strength and address; but it does not yield enough for men to be able to pay heavily for the privilege of undertaking the labor.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “It yields a little more than a livelihood to men of energy, resolution, and bodily strength and address; but it does not…”
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Here, Roosevelt discusses the difficulties pioneers face in achieving financial stability while working the land.
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