![One reason--perhaps the chief--of the virility of the Roosevelts is [their] very democratic spirit. They have never felt that because they were born in a good position they could put their hands in their pockets and succeed. They have felt, rather, that being born in a good position, there is no excuse for them if they did not do their duty by the community.](/assets/img/quote-photos/one-reason-perhaps-the-chief-of-the-virility-of-the-roosevelts-is-their-very.jpg)
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