A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user. Theodore Roosevelt More Quotes by Theodore Roosevelt More Quotes From Theodore Roosevelt 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 squaresmencountry Any man who tries to excite class hatred, sectional hate, hate of creeds, any kind of hatred in our community, though he may affect to do it in the interest of the class he is addressing, is in the long run with absolute certainly that class's own worst enemy. Theodore Roosevelt haterunninglife There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism. The one absolutely certain way of bringing this nation to ruin, of preventing all possibility of its continuing to be a nation at all, would be to permit it to become a tangle of squabbling nationalities. Theodore Roosevelt immigrationpoliticalcountry Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Theodore Roosevelt successmotivationalinspirational The old parties are husks, with no real soul within either, divided on artificial lines, boss-ridden and privilege-controlled, each a jumble of incongruous elements, and neither daring to speak out wisely and fearlessly on what should be said on the vital issues of the day. Theodore Roosevelt issuespartyreal Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country. Theodore Roosevelt patrioticcountryyears The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything. Do not be afraid to make mistakes providing you do not make the same one twice. Theodore Roosevelt doemistakemen Most of us tiptoe through life in order to make it safely to death. Theodore Roosevelt tiptoesorder Of one man in especial, beyond anyone else, the citizens of a republic should beware, and that is of the man who appeals to them to support him on the ground that he is hostile to other citizens of the republic, that he will secure for those who elect him, in one shape or another, profit at the expense of other citizens of the republic. It makes no difference whether he appeals to class hatred or class interest, to religious or anti-religious prejudice. The man who makes such an appeal should always be presumed to make it for the sake of furthering his own interest. Theodore Roosevelt religiousclassmen No man is above the law and no man is below it: nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it. Theodore Roosevelt asking-permissionpatrioticmen A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education. Theodore Roosevelt christianeducationbible The worst lesson that can be taught to a man is to rely upon others and to whine over his sufferings Theodore Roosevelt rely-uponsufferingmen When the time of danger comes, all Americans, whatever their social standing, whatever their creed, whatever the training they have received, no matter from what section of the country they have come, stand together as men, as Americans, and are content to face the same fate and do the same duties because fundamentally they all alike have the common purpose to serve the glorious flag of their common country. Theodore Roosevelt fatemencountry Courage, hard work, self-mastery, and intelligent effort are all essential to successful life. Theodore Roosevelt successfulworklife No educated man can afford to be ignorant of the Bible. Theodore Roosevelt ignoranteducatedmen Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt inspirationallovelife The bosses of the Democratic party and the bosses of the Republican party alike have a closer grip than ever before on the party machines in the States and in the Nation. This crooked control of both the old parties by the beneficiaries of political and business privilege renders it hopeless to expect any far-reaching and fundamental service from either. Theodore Roosevelt bosspoliticalparty Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage. Theodore Roosevelt gentlemanwisdomcourage Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft. Theodore Roosevelt thorough-knowledgestrengthpeace The dull, purblind folly of the very rich men, their greed and arrogance, and the corruption in business and politics, have tended to produce a very unhealthy condition. Theodore Roosevelt greedarrogancemen
