Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

Freedom from effort in the present merely means that there has been effort stored up in the past.

Freedom from effort in the present merely means that there h

Summary

This quote suggests that the experience of freedom or ease in the present is often a result of previous effort or hard work. It implies that accomplishments and success require initial exertion and preparation before one can enjoy the benefits. In other words, the absence of effort in the present does not indicate a lack of effort altogether, but rather the result of prior diligent endeavors. This perspective underscores the idea that effort and dedication are fundamental for achieving a state of ease or freedom.

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By Theodore Roosevelt

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