Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

We must remember not to judge any public servant by any one act, and especially should we beware of attacking the men who are merely the occasions and not the cause of disaster.

We must remember not to judge any public servant by any one

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of not hastily judging public servants solely based on one action or mistake. It advises caution against criticizing individuals who are merely involved in a particular incident but not the root cause of a larger disaster. The quote encourages thoughtful analysis and recognition of the complexities and dynamics at play in evaluating the performance of public servants.

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