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The wisest and coolest leaders saw that the matter could never be determined on a mere consideration of the abstract rights, or even of the equities, of the case.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The wisest and coolest leaders saw that the matter could never be determined on a mere consideration of the abstract…”
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This quote underscores the complexity of political decision-making, emphasizing the need for practical solutions over theoretical debates.
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