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Teddy Roosevelt: The man who by swindling or wrongdoing acquires great wealth for himself at the expense of his fellow, stands as low…

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The man who by swindling or wrongdoing acquires great wealth for himself at the expense of his fellow, stands as low morally as any predatory mediæval nobleman and is a more dangerous member of society.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt equates the moral standing of swindlers to that of predatory nobles, emphasizing their societal danger.

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