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Teddy Roosevelt: In these universities the benefit comes from the education of a man’s character as well as of his intellect.

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In these universities the benefit comes from the education of a man’s character as well as of his intellect.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt highlights the dual importance of character and intellect in education.

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