If we treat the mighty memories of the past merely as excuses for sitting lazily down in the present, or for standing aside from the rough work of the world, then these memories will prove a curse instead of a blessing.
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of actively engaging with the present rather than being passive about the past.
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