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Nevertheless, as these undesirable qualities existed, it was the part of a wise statesman to recognize their existence and do the best he could in spite of them.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Nevertheless, as these undesirable qualities existed, it was the part of a wise statesman to recognize their existence…”
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Roosevelt advocates for the recognition of national flaws and the need for pragmatic governance despite them.
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