Teddy Roosevelt: “We grudge no man a fortune which represents merely his own power and…”

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We grudge no man a fortune which represents merely his own power and sagacity exercised with entire regard to the welfare of his fellows.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt expresses that he does not begrudge fortunes earned through legitimate means that benefit society.

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