Quote by Emanuel Celler

Roosevelt's humor was broad, his manner friendly. Of wit there was little of philosophy, none. What did he possess? Intuition, inspiration, love of adventure.

Roosevelt's humor was broad, his manner friendly. Of wit the

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This quote suggests that Roosevelt's sense of humor was expansive and his attitude approachable. It highlights that while he may not have been a philosopher or excessively witty, he possessed other qualities such as intuition, inspiration, and a deep affection for adventure. This could imply that Roosevelt was more spontaneous and driven by instinct, relying on his natural talents and passion rather than intellectual pondering or calculated reasoning.

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