One of four tablets which stand on both sides of the Theodore Roosevelt Sculpture on Theodore Roosevelt Island. This tablet bears quotes on the subject of the Youth: I want to see you game, boys, I want to see you brave and manly, and I also want to see you gentle and tender. Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. Courage, hard work, self-mastery, and intelligent effort are all essential to successful life. Alike for the nation and the individual, the one indispensable requisite is character.

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