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"I have always been fond of the West African proverb "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.""
Theodore RooseveltThe worst lesson that can be taught a man is to rely upon others and t — Theodore Roosevelt
"The worst lesson that can be taught a man is to rely upon others and to whine over his sufferings."
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. Previously serving six months as vice president under William McKinley, Roosevelt became president after McKinley's assassination in 1901. He was 42 years old upon his first inauguration, making him the youngest person to hold the office.
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