I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life; I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well. (Theodore Roosevelt)

I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life; I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.

Theodore Roosevelt

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