Quotes from Theodore Roosevelt
We cannot do great deeds unless we're willing to do the small things that make up the sum of greatness.
- Theodore Roosevelt
The lack of power to take joy in outdoor nature is as real a misfortune as the lack of power to take joy in books
- Theodore Roosevelt
If we would have our citizens contented and law-abiding, we must not sow the seeds of discontent in childhood by denying children their birthright of play.
- Theodore Roosevelt
If I have to choose between peace and righteousness, I'll choose righteousness.
- Theodore Roosevelt
We wish peace, but we wish the peace of justice, the peace of righteousness. We wish it because we think it is right and not because we are afraid.
- Theodore Roosevelt
The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.
- Theodore Roosevelt
I believe that the next half century will determine if we will advance the cause of Christian civilization or revert to the horrors of brutal paganism.
- Theodore Roosevelt
Laws are essential emanations from the self-poised character of God; they radiate from the sun to the circling edge of creation. Verily, the mighty Lawgiver hath subjected himself unto laws.
- Theodore Roosevelt
This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.
- Theodore Roosevelt
The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.
- Theodore Roosevelt
The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight.
- Theodore Roosevelt
Under government ownership corruption can flourish just as rankly as under private ownership.
- Theodore Roosevelt