On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
But the best scheme of government can do little more than provide against injustice, and then let the individual rise or fall on his own merits.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “But the best scheme of government can do little more than provide against injustice, and then let the individual rise or…”
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From an essay on the strenuous life, Roosevelt defines the optimal function of government as ensuring fairness while allowing individuals to succeed or fail based on their own abilities.
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