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1899·Oyster Bay, New York, USA

We have a given problem to solve. If we undertake the solution, there is, of course, always danger that we may not solve it aright; but to refuse to undertake the solution simply renders it certain that we cannot possibly solve it aright.

Read the full speech→The Strenuous Life (1899) · Speech before the Hamilton Club, Chicago

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