Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

The weakling and the coward are out of place in a strong and free community. In a republic like ours the governing class is composed of the strong men who take the trouble to do the work of government; and if you are too timid or too fastidious or too careless to do your part in this work, then you forfeit your right to be considered one of the governing and you become one of the governed insteadone of the driven cattle of the political arena.

The weakling and the coward are out of place in a strong and

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of actively participating in the functioning of a strong and free society. It suggests that those who are weak or cowardly are unfit for a community that values individual contribution. In a republic, it argues that the governing class is composed of strong individuals who actively engage in governmental tasks. By refusing to take on one's own responsibilities, whether due to fear, indifference, or selectiveness, one is deemed unworthy of being part of the governing and instead becomes subject to the will of others and merely a passive participant in the political arena.

By Theodore Roosevelt

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