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 actactionbig Change image and share on social
The most practical kind of politics is the politics of decency. Theodore Roosevelt decencykindpolitic Change image and share on social
Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage. Theodore Roosevelt couragecourtesygentleman 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
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 bloodcountrydeal 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
There has never yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering. Theodore Roosevelt easehistorylead Change image and share on social
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 countrylevellove Change image and share on social
The most successful politician is he who says what the people are thinking most often in the loudest voice. Theodore Roosevelt loudpeoplepolitician Change image and share on social
Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far. Theodore Roosevelt bigcarrysoftly Change image and share on social
