Teddy Roosevelt: “The crisis demanded that they should be both strong and good; but…”

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The crisis demanded that they should be both strong and good; but, above all things, it demanded that they should be strong.

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Republican · New York

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This quote emphasizes the need for strength in times of crisis, reflecting Roosevelt's views on leadership and resilience.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The crisis demanded that they should be both strong and good; but, above all things, it demanded that they should be…”