Teddy Roosevelt: “Life can mean nothing worth meaning, unless its prime aim is the doing…”

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Life can mean nothing worth meaning, unless its prime aim is the doing of duty, the achievement of results worth achieving.

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Republican · New York

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This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief in the significance of duty and meaningful achievements in life.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Life can mean nothing worth meaning, unless its prime aim is the doing of duty, the achievement of results worth…”