Theodore Roosevelt Quotes And Sayings

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. As a leader of the Republican Party during this time, he became a driving force for the Progressive Era in the United States in the early 20th century. His first of many books, The Naval War of 1812 (1882), established his reputation as both a learned historian and as a popular writer. Upon entering politics, he became the leader of the reform faction of Republicans in New York’s state legislature.

Believe You Can And You're Halfway There.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (1) - Believe You Can And You're Halfwa... - QuotesBelieve You Can And You're Halfway There.

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To Announce That There Must Be No Criticism Of The President... Is Morally Treasonable To The American Public.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (11) - To Announce That There Must Be N... - QuotesTo Announce That There Must Be No Criticism Of The President... Is Morally Treasonable To The American Public.

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It Is Hard To Fail, But It Is Worse Never To Have Tried To Succeed.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (12) - It Is Hard To Fail, But It Is Wo... - QuotesIt Is Hard To Fail, But It Is Worse Never To Have Tried To Succeed.

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The Only Man Who Never Makes A Mistake Is The Man Who Never Does Anything.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (13) - The Only Man Who Never Makes A M... - QuotesThe Only Man Who Never Makes A Mistake Is The Man Who Never Does Anything.

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A Man Who Has Never Gone To School May Steal From A Freight Car; But If He Has A University Education, He May Steal The Whole Railroad.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (10) - A Man Who Has Never Gone To Scho... - QuotesA Man Who Has Never Gone To School May Steal From A Freight Car; But If He Has A University Education, He May Steal The Whole Railroad.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (10) - A Man Who Has Never Gone To Scho... - Quotes

Great Thoughts Speak Only To The Thoughtful Mind, But Great Actions Speak To All Mankind.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (14) - Great Thoughts Speak Only To The... - QuotesGreat Thoughts Speak Only To The Thoughtful Mind, But Great Actions Speak To All Mankind.

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Courtesy Is As Much A Mark Of A Gentleman As Courage.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (16) - Courtesy Is As Much A Mark Of A ... - QuotesCourtesy Is As Much A Mark Of A Gentleman As Courage.

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It Is Only Through Labor And Painful Effort, By Grim Energy And Resolute Courage, That We Move On To Better Things.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (15) - It Is Only Through Labor And Pai... - QuotesIt Is Only Through Labor And Painful Effort, By Grim Energy And Resolute Courage, That We Move On To Better Things.

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With Self-discipline Most Anything Is Possible.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (17) - With Self-discipline Most Anythi... - QuotesWith Self-discipline Most Anything Is Possible.

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A Thorough Knowledge Of The Bible Is Worth More Than A College Education.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (18) - A Thorough Knowledge Of The Bibl... - QuotesA Thorough Knowledge Of The Bible Is Worth More Than A College Education.

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A Vote Is Like A Rifle; Its Usefulness Depends Upon The Character Of The User.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (19) - A Vote Is Like A Rifle; Its Usef... - QuotesA Vote Is Like A Rifle; Its Usefulness Depends Upon The Character Of The User.

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Keep Your Eyes On The Stars, And Your Feet On The Ground.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (2) - Keep Your Eyes On The Stars, And ... - QuotesKeep Your Eyes On The Stars, And Your Feet On The Ground.

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Nine-tenths Of Wisdom Is Being Wise In Time.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (20) - Nine-tenths Of Wisdom Is Being W... - QuotesNine-tenths Of Wisdom Is Being Wise In Time.

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Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (21) - Do What You Can, With What You H... - QuotesDo What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are.

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The Most Successful Politician Is He Who Says What The People Are Thinking Most Often In The Loudest Voice.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (22) - The Most Successful Politician I... - QuotesThe Most Successful Politician Is He Who Says What The People Are Thinking Most Often In The Loudest Voice.

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We Can Have No '50-50' Allegiance In This Country. Either A Man Is An American And Nothing Else, Or He Is Not An American At All.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (25) - We Can Have No '50-50' Allegianc... - QuotesWe Can Have No '50-50' Allegiance In This Country. Either A Man Is An American And Nothing Else, Or He Is Not An American At All.

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The Things That Will Destroy America Are Prosperity-at-any-price, Peace-at-any-price, Safety-first Instead Of Duty-first, The Love Of Soft Living, And The Get-rich-quick Theory Of Life.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (23) - The Things That Will Destroy Ame... - QuotesThe Things That Will Destroy America Are Prosperity-at-any-price, Peace-at-any-price, Safety-first Instead Of Duty-first, The Love Of Soft Living, And The Get-rich-quick Theory Of Life.

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The Most Important Single Ingredient In The Formula Of Success Is Knowing How To Get Along With People.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (26) - The Most Important Single Ingred... - QuotesThe Most Important Single Ingredient In The Formula Of Success Is Knowing How To Get Along With People.

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Never Throughout History Has A Man Who Lived A Life Of Ease Left A Name Worth Remembering.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (24) - Never Throughout History Has A M... - QuotesNever Throughout History Has A Man Who Lived A Life Of Ease Left A Name Worth Remembering.

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People Ask The Difference Between A Leader And A Boss. The Leader Leads, And The Boss Drives.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (27) - People Ask The Difference Betwee... - QuotesPeople Ask The Difference Between A Leader And A Boss. The Leader Leads, And The Boss Drives.

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The First Requisite Of A Good Citizen In This Republic Of Ours Is That He Shall Be Able And Willing To Pull His Own Weight.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (28) - The First Requisite Of A Good Ci... - QuotesThe First Requisite Of A Good Citizen In This Republic Of Ours Is That He Shall Be Able And Willing To Pull His Own Weight.

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If You Could Kick The Person In The Pants Responsible For Most Of Your Trouble, You Wouldn't Sit For A Month.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (3) - If You Could Kick The Person In T... - QuotesIf You Could Kick The Person In The Pants Responsible For Most Of Your Trouble, You Wouldn't Sit For A Month.

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The Only Time You Really Live Fully Is From Thirty To Sixty. The Young Are Slaves To Dreams; The Old Servants Of Regrets. Only The Middle-aged Have All Their Five Senses In The Keeping Of Their Wits.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (29) - The Only Time You Really Live Fu... - QuotesThe Only Time You Really Live Fully Is From Thirty To Sixty. The Young Are Slaves To Dreams; The Old Servants Of Regrets. Only The Middle-aged Have All Their Five Senses In The Keeping Of Their Wits.

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Big Jobs Usually Go To The Men Who Prove Their Ability To Outgrow Small Ones.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (31) - Big Jobs Usually Go To The Men W... - QuotesBig Jobs Usually Go To The Men Who Prove Their Ability To Outgrow Small Ones.

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Every Immigrant Who Comes Here Should Be Required Within Five Years To Learn English Or Leave The Country.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (30) - Every Immigrant Who Comes Here S... - QuotesEvery Immigrant Who Comes Here Should Be Required Within Five Years To Learn English Or Leave The Country.

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Get Action. Seize The Moment. Man Was Never Intended To Become An Oyster.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (33) - Get Action. Seize The Moment. Ma... - QuotesGet Action. Seize The Moment. Man Was Never Intended To Become An Oyster.

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The Unforgivable Crime Is Soft Hitting. Do Not Hit At All If It Can Be Avoided; But Never Hit Softly.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (35) - The Unforgivable Crime Is Soft H... - QuotesThe Unforgivable Crime Is Soft Hitting. Do Not Hit At All If It Can Be Avoided; But Never Hit Softly.

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No Man Is Worth His Salt Who Is Not Ready At All Times To Risk His Well-being, To Risk His Body, To Risk His Life, In A Great Cause.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (32) - No Man Is Worth His Salt Who Is ... - QuotesNo Man Is Worth His Salt Who Is Not Ready At All Times To Risk His Well-being, To Risk His Body, To Risk His Life, In A Great Cause.

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Order Without Liberty And Liberty Without Order Are Equally Destructive.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (34) - Order Without Liberty And Libert... - QuotesOrder Without Liberty And Liberty Without Order Are Equally Destructive.

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I Am A Part Of Everything That I Have Read.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (36) - I Am A Part Of Everything That I... - QuotesI Am A Part Of Everything That I Have Read.

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Appraisals Are Where You Get Together With Your Team Leader And Agree What An Outstanding Member Of The Team You Are, How Much Your Contribution Has Been Valued, What Massive Potential You Have And, In Recognition Of All This, Would You Mind Having Your Salary Halved.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (37) - Appraisals Are Where You Get Tog... - QuotesAppraisals Are Where You Get Together With Your Team Leader And Agree What An Outstanding Member Of The Team You Are, How Much Your Contribution Has Been Valued, What Massive Potential You Have And, In Recognition Of All This, Would You Mind Having Your Salary Halved.

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Rhetoric Is A Poor Substitute For Action, And We Have Trusted Only To Rhetoric. If We Are Really To Be A Great Nation, We Must Not Merely Talk; We Must Act Big.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (39) - Rhetoric Is A Poor Substitute Fo... - QuotesRhetoric Is A Poor Substitute For Action, And We Have Trusted Only To Rhetoric. If We Are Really To Be A Great Nation, We Must Not Merely Talk; We Must Act Big.

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It Behooves Every Man To Remember That The Work Of The Critic Is Of Altogether Secondary Importance, And That, In The End, Progress Is Accomplished By The Man Who Does Things.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (40) - It Behooves Every Man To Remembe... - QuotesIt Behooves Every Man To Remember That The Work Of The Critic Is Of Altogether Secondary Importance, And That, In The End, Progress Is Accomplished By The Man Who Does Things.

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The Human Body Has Two Ends On It: One To Create With And One To Sit On. Sometimes People Get Their Ends Reversed. When This Happens They Need A Kick In The Seat Of The Pants.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (38) - The Human Body Has Two Ends On I... - QuotesThe Human Body Has Two Ends On It: One To Create With And One To Sit On. Sometimes People Get Their Ends Reversed. When This Happens They Need A Kick In The Seat Of The Pants.

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In Any Moment Of Decision, The Best Thing You Can Do Is The Right Thing, The Next Best Thing Is The Wrong Thing, And The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Nothing.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (4) - In Any Moment Of Decision, The Be... - QuotesIn Any Moment Of Decision, The Best Thing You Can Do Is The Right Thing, The Next Best Thing Is The Wrong Thing, And The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Nothing.

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The One Thing I Want To Leave My Children Is An Honorable Name.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (41) - The One Thing I Want To Leave My... - QuotesThe One Thing I Want To Leave My Children Is An Honorable Name.

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The Best Executive Is One Who Has Sense Enough To Pick Good People To Do What He Wants Done, And Self-restraint Enough To Keep From Meddling With Them While They Do It.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (43) - The Best Executive Is One Who Ha... - QuotesThe Best Executive Is One Who Has Sense Enough To Pick Good People To Do What He Wants Done, And Self-restraint Enough To Keep From Meddling With Them While They Do It.

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When You Are Asked If You Can Do A Job, Tell 'Em, 'Certainly I Can!' Then Get Busy And Find Out How To Do It.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (42) - When You Are Asked If You Can Do... - QuotesWhen You Are Asked If You Can Do A Job, Tell 'Em, 'Certainly I Can!' Then Get Busy And Find Out How To Do It.

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The Man Who Loves Other Countries As Much As His Own Stands On A Level With The Man Who Loves Other Women As Much As He Loves His Own Wife.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (44) - The Man Who Loves Other Countrie... - QuotesThe Man Who Loves Other Countries As Much As His Own Stands On A Level With The Man Who Loves Other Women As Much As He Loves His Own Wife.

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Freedom From Effort In The Present Merely Means That There Has Been Effort Stored Up In The Past.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (45) - Freedom From Effort In The Prese... - QuotesFreedom From Effort In The Present Merely Means That There Has Been Effort Stored Up In The Past.

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A Man Who Is Good Enough To Shed His Blood For The Country Is Good Enough To Be Given A Square Deal Afterwards.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (46) - A Man Who Is Good Enough To Shed... - QuotesA Man Who Is Good Enough To Shed His Blood For The Country Is Good Enough To Be Given A Square Deal Afterwards.

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The Boy Who Is Going To Make A Great Man Must Not Make Up His Mind Merely To Overcome A Thousand Obstacles, But To Win In Spite Of A Thousand Repulses And Defeats.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (47) - The Boy Who Is Going To Make A G... - QuotesThe Boy Who Is Going To Make A Great Man Must Not Make Up His Mind Merely To Overcome A Thousand Obstacles, But To Win In Spite Of A Thousand Repulses And Defeats.

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The Government Is Us; We Are The Government, You And I.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (48) - The Government Is Us; We Are The... - QuotesThe Government Is Us; We Are The Government, You And I.

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I Think There Is Only One Quality Worse Than Hardness Of Heart And That Is Softness Of Head.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (49) - I Think There Is Only One Qualit... - QuotesI Think There Is Only One Quality Worse Than Hardness Of Heart And That Is Softness Of Head.

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Nobody Cares How Much You Know, Until They Know How Much You Care.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (5) - Nobody Cares How Much You Know, U... - QuotesNobody Cares How Much You Know, Until They Know How Much You Care.

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I Care Not What Others Think Of What I Do, But I Care Very Much About What I Think Of What I Do! That Is Character!

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (50) - I Care Not What Others Think Of ... - QuotesI Care Not What Others Think Of What I Do, But I Care Very Much About What I Think Of What I Do! That Is Character!

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Behind The Ostensible Government Sits Enthroned An Invisible Government Owing No Allegiance And Acknowledging No Responsibility To The People.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (54) - Behind The Ostensible Government... - QuotesBehind The Ostensible Government Sits Enthroned An Invisible Government Owing No Allegiance And Acknowledging No Responsibility To The People.

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The Pacifist Is As Surely A Traitor To His Country And To Humanity As Is The Most Brutal Wrongdoer.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (51) - The Pacifist Is As Surely A Trai... - QuotesThe Pacifist Is As Surely A Traitor To His Country And To Humanity As Is The Most Brutal Wrongdoer.

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Probably The Greatest Harm Done By Vast Wealth Is The Harm That We Of Moderate Means Do Ourselves When We Let The Vices Of Envy And Hatred Enter Deep Into Our Own Natures.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (52) - Probably The Greatest Harm Done ... - QuotesProbably The Greatest Harm Done By Vast Wealth Is The Harm That We Of Moderate Means Do Ourselves When We Let The Vices Of Envy And Hatred Enter Deep Into Our Own Natures.

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If There Is Not The War, You Don't Get The Great General; If There Is Not A Great Occasion, You Don't Get A Great Statesman; If Lincoln Had Lived In A Time Of Peace, No One Would Have Known His Name.

Theodore Roosevelt Quotes (53) - If There Is Not The War, You Don... - QuotesIf There Is Not The War, You Don't Get The Great General; If There Is Not A Great Occasion, You Don't Get A Great Statesman; If Lincoln Had Lived In A Time Of Peace, No One Would Have Known His Name.

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