Theodore Roosevelt

A politician who really serves his country well, and deserves his country’s gratitude, must usually possess some of the hardy virtues which we admire in the soldier who serves his country well in the field.

Theodore Roosevelt

A President has a great chance; his position is almost that of a king and a prime minister rolled into one. Once he has left office he cannot do very much; and he is a fool if he fails to realize it all and to be profoundly thankful for having had the great chance.

Theodore Roosevelt

A really great people, proud and high spirited, would face all the disasters of war rather than purchase that base prosperity which is bought at the price of national honor.

Theodore Roosevelt

A revolution is sometimes necessary, but if revolutions become habitual the country in which they take place is going down-hill.

Theodore Roosevelt

A small politician, of low capacity and mean surroundings, proud to act as the servile tool of men worse than himself but also stronger and abler.

Theodore Roosevelt

A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.

Theodore Roosevelt

A true forest is not merely a storehouse full of wood, but, as it were, a factory of wood.

Theodore Roosevelt

A typical vice of American politics is the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues.

Theodore Roosevelt

A typical vice of American politics the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues, and the announcement of radical policies with much sound and fury, and at the same time with a cautious accompaniment of weasel phrases each of which sucks the meat out of the preceding statement.

Theodore Roosevelt

Aggressive fighting for the right is the greatest sport in the world.

Theodore Roosevelt