“When a teacher of the future comes to point out to the youth of America how the highest rewards of intellect and devotion can be gained, he may say to them, not by subtlety and intrigue; not by wire pulling and demagoguery; not by the arts of popularity; not by skill and shiftiness in following expediency; but by being firm in devotion to the principles of manhood and the application of morals and the courage of righteousness in the public life of our country; by being a man without guile and without fear, without selfishness, and with devotion to duty, devotion to his country.”
Quote by Elihu Root
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Elihu Root
Elihu Root was a distinguished American statesman and lawyer who served as the 22nd United States Secretary of State under President Theodore Roosevelt. A leading figure of the Progressive Era, Root is renowned for his pivotal role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, notably in the construction of the Panama Canal and the negotiation of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty. He was also a former U.S. Senator from New York and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1912 for his contributions to peace and international cooperation. more
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