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But it is also true that the effect upon ambitious minds can not but be bad if as a people we show our very slight regard for scholarly achievement by making no provision at all for its reward.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “But it is also true that the effect upon ambitious minds can not but be bad if as a people we show our very slight…”
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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of recognizing scholarly achievement beyond monetary rewards.
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