Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “We ask that you here to whom much has been given will remember that from you rightly much will be expected in return.”

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We ask that you here to whom much has been given will remember that from you rightly much will be expected in return.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

In this statement, Roosevelt reminds those who have received much to give back to society in meaningful ways.

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