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All honor to the teacher, to the doctor, to the preacher; but remember that it is impossible that the bulk of any people shall be teachers, or doctors, or lawyers, or preachers.
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Roosevelt acknowledges the vital roles of various professions while recognizing that not everyone can occupy these positions.
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