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Teddy Roosevelt: “We need the sound and healthy idealist; the theoretic writer, preacher, or teacher; the Emerson or Phillips Brooks, who…”

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We need the sound and healthy idealist; the theoretic writer, preacher, or teacher; the Emerson or Phillips Brooks, who helps to create the atmosphere of enthusiasm and practical endeavor.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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He values the role of idealists and thinkers in fostering enthusiasm and practical efforts.

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