Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “We have sharp rivalries, and our politics are by no means always what they should be, but at least we do not divide on…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
We have sharp rivalries, and our politics are by no means always what they should be, but at least we do not divide on class lines, for the very good reason that there has been no crystallization into classes.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

In an essay on civic life, this passage describes the healthy political environment in country districts where class divisions are less pronounced.

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