On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
He is not to be excused if he does not render full measure of service to the State and to the community at large.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “He is not to be excused if he does not render full measure of service to the State and to the community at large.”
Editor's note · Context
Following a discussion on the responsibilities of the wealthy, this sentence emphasizes that no individual is exempt from serving the state and the broader community.
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