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The only safe rule is to promise little, and faithfully to keep every promise; to "speak softly and carry a big stick." - Theodore Roosevelt
" "The only safe rule is to promise little, and faithfully to keep every promise; to "speak softly and carry a big stick."
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About Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. (27 October 1858 – 6 January 1919), also known as T.R. or Teddy, was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. As a leader of the Republican Party during this time, he became a driving force for the Progressive Era in the United States in the early 20th century.
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