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In all the ages of the past men have seen countries lose their liberty, because their people could not restrain and order themselves, and therefore forfeited the right to what they were unable to use with wisdom.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “In all the ages of the past men have seen countries lose their liberty, because their people could not restrain and…”
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Roosevelt reflects on the importance of self-restraint and wisdom in maintaining liberty throughout history.
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