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Teddy Roosevelt: “I do not know whether I most pity or despise the foolish and selfish man or woman who does not understand that the only…”

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I do not know whether I most pity or despise the foolish and selfish man or woman who does not understand that the only things really worth having in life are those the acquirement of which normally means cost and effort.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt reflects on the importance of effort and sacrifice in achieving meaningful goals in life.

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