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"A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad"

- Theodore Roosevelt

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This quote by Theodore Roosevelt is a commentary on the power of education. It suggests that education can open up opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. Without an education, an individual might be restricted to taking from a freight car, however with a university education, they can potentially steal a whole railroad. This quote suggests that education can provide a person with the knowledge and abilities to achieve greater success. It likewise suggests that education can supply an individual with the confidence and aspiration to take on more ambitious jobs. Education can offer an individual with the tools to reach their complete potential and accomplish higher success. Eventually, this quote is a pointer of the significance of education and the possible it can unlock.

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Theodore Roosevelt This quote is written / told by Theodore Roosevelt between October 27, 1858 and January 6, 1919. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 70 other quotes.

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