Teddy Roosevelt: “His greatness was not so much greatness of intellect as greatness of…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

His greatness was not so much greatness of intellect as greatness of character, including in the word “character” all the strong, virile virtues.

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Republican · New York

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From an essay on national character, this quote defines true greatness as rooted in character and virtue rather than mere intellect.

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