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If the other man is a good man too, you want a mighty good weapon, or you will get beaten.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt acknowledges that in a fair fight, superior weaponry is essential, but it must be wielded by a capable person.

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