Teddy Roosevelt: “These Associations of yours try to make men self-helpful and to help…”

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These Associations of yours try to make men self-helpful and to help them when they are self-helpful.

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Republican · New York

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He praises organizations that promote self-help, highlighting their role in fostering independence and personal growth.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “These Associations of yours try to make men self-helpful and to help them when they are self-helpful.”