On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Cynicism in public life is a curse, and when a man has lost the power of enthusiasm for righteousness it will be better for him and the country if he abandons public life.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Cynicism in public life is a curse, and when a man has lost the power of enthusiasm for righteousness it will be better…”
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Roosevelt, in "The Strenuous Life," warns against the detrimental effects of cynicism and a lack of moral fervor in public office.
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