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
Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind. Theodore Roosevelt actiongreatmankind Change image and share on social
Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people. Theodore Roosevelt acknowledgeallegianceenthrone 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
Obedience of the law is demanded; not asked as a favor. Theodore Roosevelt askdemandfavor 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
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 askbusyfind Change image and share on social