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The typical American officer of the best kind need not be a good mathematician; but he must be able to master himself, to control others, and to show boldness and fertility of resource in every emergency.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The typical American officer of the best kind need not be a good mathematician; but he must be able to master himself…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of personal qualities over academic skills for military officers.
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