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.


Address in Des Moines, Iowa (4 November 1910)


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.

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.

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.

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.