Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is

The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight. – Theodore Roosevelt

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Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. – Theodore Roosevelt

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The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life. – Theodore Roosevelt

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To me, to be a conservative means to conserve the good parts of America and to conserve our Constitution. – Ron Paul

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I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another. – Thomas Jefferson

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Instead of giving money to found colleges to promote learning, why dont they pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting anybody from learning anything? If it works as good as the Prohibition one did, why, in five years we would have the smartest race of people on earth. – Will Rogers

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A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means. – Sallust

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