Theodore Roosevelt

But the joy of life is a very good thing, and while work is the essential in it, play also has its place.

Theodore Roosevelt

But we must keep steadily in mind that no people were ever yet benefited by riches if their prosperity corrupted their virtue.

Theodore Roosevelt

By acting as if I was not afraid, I gradually ceased to be afraid.

Theodore Roosevelt

Character is far more important than intellect in making a man a good citizen or successful at his calling – meaning by character not only such qualities as honesty and truthfulness, but courage, perseverance and self-reliance.

Theodore Roosevelt

Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.

Theodore Roosevelt

Do something now. If not you, who? If not here, where? If not now, when?

Theodore Roosevelt

Don’t hit at all if you can help it; don’t hit a man if you can possibly avoid it; but if you do hit him, put him to sleep.

Theodore Roosevelt

Each man must work for himself, and unless he so works, no outside help can avail him.

Theodore Roosevelt

Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.

Theodore Roosevelt

Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

Theodore Roosevelt