Damage Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

“Hardness of heart is a dreadful quality, but it is doubtful whether in the long run it works more damage than softness of head.” quote by Theodore Roosevelt — Download Open image

“Hardness of heart is a dreadful quality, but it is doubtful whether in the long run it works more damage than softness of head.”

Theodore Roosevelt

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