I do not in the least object to a sport because it is rough. Theodore Roosevelt More Quotes by Theodore Roosevelt More Quotes From Theodore Roosevelt It is true of the Nation, as of the individual, that the greatest doer must also be a great dreamer. Theodore Roosevelt doers dreamer ambition The human body has two ends on it: one to create with and one to sit on. Sometimes people get their ends reversed. When this happens they need a kick in the seat of the pants. Theodore Roosevelt creativity two people Obedience of the law is demanded; not asked as a favor. Theodore Roosevelt obedience favors law 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 presidential real book No man is justified in doing evil on the ground of expedience. Theodore Roosevelt evil men life The pacifist is as surely a traitor to his country and to humanity as is the most brutal wrongdoer. Theodore Roosevelt humanity peace country A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man. Theodore Roosevelt essence self men I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life. Theodore Roosevelt dedication strength life A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace. Theodore Roosevelt navy military war In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen. Theodore Roosevelt hunting animal country The conservation of natural resources is the fundamental problem. Unless we solve that problem it will avail us little to solve all others. Theodore Roosevelt environmental dinosaurs fundamentals Optimism is a good characteristic, but if carried to an excess, it becomes foolishness. We are prone to speak of the resources of this country as inexhaustible; this is not so. Theodore Roosevelt excess optimism country And to lose the chance to see frigatebirds soaring in circles above the storm, or a file of pelicans winging their way homeward across the crimson afterglow of the sunset, or a myriad terns flashing in the bright light of midday as they hover in a shifting maze above the beach -- why, the loss is like the loss of a gallery of the masterpieces of the artists of old time. Theodore Roosevelt sunset loss beach I do not believe there ever was any life more attractive to a vigorous young fellow than life on a cattle ranch in those days. It was a fine, healthy life, too; it taught a man self-reliance, hardihood, and the value of instant decision...I enjoyed the life to the full. Theodore Roosevelt self men believe Unless the man is master of his soul all other kinds of mastery amount to little. Theodore Roosevelt mastery soul men It is not often that a man can make opportunities for himself. But he can put himself in such shape that when or if the opportunities come he is ready. Theodore Roosevelt shapes opportunity men It is impossible to win the great prizes of life without running risks, and the greatest of all prizes are those connected with the home. Theodore Roosevelt running happiness life There is a delight in the hardy life of the open. There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm. The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased; and not impaired in value. Conservation means development as much as it does protection. Theodore Roosevelt delight development mean Whatever it is, handle it so that your children's children will get the benefit of it. Theodore Roosevelt benefits handle children We here in America, hold in our hands the hope of the world, the fate of the coming years; and shame and disgrace will be ours if in our eyes the light of high resolve is dimmed, if we trail in the dust the golden hopes of men. Theodore Roosevelt fate eye hope
