Quote by Theodore Roosevelt, (attempting

A man who never graduated from school might steal from a freight car. But a man who attends college and graduates as a lawyer might steal the whole railroad.

A man who never graduated from school might steal from a fre

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that education and intelligence alone do not determine one's morality or ethical behavior. It suggests that while a person with limited education might resort to small-scale theft, someone who has gone through higher education, such as becoming a lawyer, has the potential to engage in much larger and more sophisticated acts of deceit or corruption. In essence, the quote challenges the notion that education automatically equates to virtue, emphasizing the importance of ethical development and personal values independent of academic achievements.

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By Theodore Roosevelt, (attempting

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