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The kind of man who would be arrogant in one case is precisely the kind of man who would be envious and filled with hatred in the other.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The kind of man who would be arrogant in one case is precisely the kind of man who would be envious and filled with…”
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This statement reflects Roosevelt's belief that character traits like arrogance and envy are often found in the same individuals.
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