In other words, it is not in the power of any human being to devise legislation or administration by which each man shall achieve success and have happiness; it not only is not in the power of any man to do that, but if any man says that he can do it, distrust him as a quack.
Roosevelt emphasizes the limitations of human power in ensuring success and happiness for everyone.
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