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Teddy Roosevelt: “The machinery of modern business is so vast and complicated that great caution must be exercised in introducing radical…”

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The machinery of modern business is so vast and complicated that great caution must be exercised in introducing radical changes for fear the unforeseen effects may take the shape of widespread disaster.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt warns that introducing radical changes in business must be done cautiously to avoid disasters.

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