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The trouble with the two rich men whose views are above quoted was that, owing largely perhaps to their own defects in early training, they did not know what success really was.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt critiques wealthy individuals for misunderstanding the true nature of success due to their upbringing.

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