Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

Every man among us is more fit to meet the duties and responsibilities of citizenship because of the perils over which, in the past, the nation has triumphed; because of the blood and sweat and tears, the labor and the anguish, through which, in the days that have gone, our forefathers moved on to triumph.

Every man among us is more fit to meet the duties and respon

Summary

This quote suggests that the challenges and triumphs faced by previous generations in a nation have prepared and strengthened its citizens for their current duties and responsibilities. The struggles, sacrifices, and hard work endured by our ancestors have shaped us into more capable and resilient individuals, better equipped to fulfill our role as active and engaged citizens. By acknowledging and appreciating the perseverance of those who came before, this quote emphasizes the importance of valuing our history and using it to guide and inspire our present efforts.

By Theodore Roosevelt

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