It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things. Theodore Roosevelt courageeffortenergy Change image and share on social
For unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well, certainly all other forms of success and achievement lose their importance by comparison. Theodore Roosevelt achievementchildcomparison Change image and share on social
No man is justified in doing evil on the ground of expedience. Theodore Roosevelt evilexpediencegrind Change image and share on social
It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. Theodore Roosevelt badlyfailhard Change image and share on social
Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones. Theodore Roosevelt abilitybigjob Change image and share on social
A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education. Theodore Roosevelt biblecollegeeducation Change image and share on social
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 allegianceamericancountry Change image and share on social
Every reform movement has a lunatic fringe. Theodore Roosevelt fringelunaticmovement Change image and share on social
I took the Canal Zone and let Congress debate; and while the debate goes on, the canal does also. Theodore Roosevelt canalcongressdebate Change image and share on social
Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace. Theodore Roosevelt avoidkindpeace Change image and share on social
