Teddy Roosevelt: “Moreover, no law can guard us against the consequences of our own…”

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Moreover, no law can guard us against the consequences of our own folly.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes personal responsibility in the face of societal challenges.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Moreover, no law can guard us against the consequences of our own folly.”