Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of effort and striving, asserting that inaction is more detrimental than failure.

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