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Teddy Roosevelt: “To study hard implies character in the student, and to work hard at a sport which entails severe physical exertion and…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
To study hard implies character in the student, and to work hard at a sport which entails severe physical exertion and steady training also implies character.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From an essay on the development of a well-rounded individual, this asserts that diligent effort in both intellectual and physical endeavors builds character.

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