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The men who did this sane, wholesome political thinking were quite right in scorning and condemning the crude unreason, often silly, often vicious, which characterized so much of the political thought of their opponents.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt praises the political thinkers of his time for their reasoned approach, contrasting them with their less rational opponents.

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