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Teddy Roosevelt: “If a man can not govern himself he will find a boss or some one else who can govern him; and then don't blame the…”

On the recordApril 5, 1905
If a man can not govern himself he will find a boss or some one else who can govern him; and then don't blame the boss—blame yourself for not having the self-control, the resolution, the forethought and the sense of civic duty which would make you do your full part in the work of governing this country.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Capitol Plaza in Austin, Texas

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