Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 26, 1902
Hardness of heart is a dreadful quality, but it is doubtful whether, in the long run, it works more damage than softness of head.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Remarks at the Fair Ground in Bangor, Maine

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