Americanism is a question of principle, of idealism, of character. It is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent.
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Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise in time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wisdom involves making timely decisions and acting promptly.
This quote by Theodore Roosevelt highlights the importance of timeliness in the application of wisdom. It suggests that a significant portion of being wise is not just about knowledge or understanding, but also about knowing when to act on that understanding to make the most impactful decisions.
Themes
WisdomTimelinessDecisionsKnowledgeAction
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about decision-making in the workplace.
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