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Teddy Roosevelt: “If, after making all the effort that his strength of body and of mind permits, he yet honorably fails, why, he is still…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
If, after making all the effort that his strength of body and of mind permits, he yet honorably fails, why, he is still entitled to a certain share of respect because he has made the effort.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt argues that respect is due to those who make a full effort, even if they ultimately fail.

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