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Theodore Roosevelt Quotes

100 Motivational Quotes By Theodore Roosevelt On Leadership, Success And Politics

Famous As: 26th President of the United States (1901-1909)

Died On: January 6, 1919

Born In: New York, United States

Died At Age: 60

Theodore Roosevelt was a renowned author, reformer, naturalist, statesman, soldier and the youngest President of the United States. He joined the Columbia Law School but soon dropped out to pursue his interest in politics. He served as the youngest member of the New York State assembly for three years. He was further appointed to the United States Civil Service and eventually became the President of the ‘New York City Police Commissioners Board’. There he made several reforms to wipe out all the corrupt practices from the most popular corrupt board of the country. He went on to form a voluntary army called the ‘Rough Riders’ which successfully fought the ‘Battle of San Juan Heights’ under his leadership and this got him the pseudonym of ‘Colonel’. This helped him become the vice president and eventually the President after the then President McKinley’s death. As the President, he brought in various social as well as political reforms duw to which he came to known as a modern President. His policies were very far-sighted and helped progress the country even after his presidential term. His undying interest in politics compelled him to be politically active until the day of his death. Here is a collection of his famous quotes and sayings which reflect his charismatic personality. Take a look at the most famous quotations and thoughts by Theodore Roosevelt which have been curated from his life, work, speeches, books, writings and life.

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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
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It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.
Never
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Believe you can and you're halfway there.

Believe you can and you're halfway there.
You Believe
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When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on

When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on
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The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.

The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.
Never
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People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care

People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care
You
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To educate a person in the mind but not in morals is to educate a menace to society.

To educate a person in the mind but not in morals is to educate a menace to society.
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Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right.

Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right.
You
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If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.

If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.
You
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Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.
Theodore Roosevelt

Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.

Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
You Will
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I am a part of everything that I have read.

I am a part of everything that I have read.
I
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Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don't have the strength.

Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don't have the strength.
You
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I am an American; free born and free bred, where I acknowledge no man as my superior, except for his own worth, or as my inferior, except for his own demerit.

I am an American; free born and free bred, where I acknowledge no man as my superior, except for his own worth, or as my inferior, except for his own demerit.
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No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care

No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care
You
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To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.

To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.
Theodore Roosevelt

The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first and love of soft living and the get-rich-quick theory of life.

The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first and love of soft living and the get-rich-quick theory of life.
Life Love Will Peace Living
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Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country.

Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country.
Theodore Roosevelt

Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, 'Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do it.

Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, 'Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do it.
You I
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A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.

A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.
Like Character
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A man who has never gone to school may steal a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.

A man who has never gone to school may steal a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.
Never
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Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.

Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.
Life Never History
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When you play, play hard; when you work, don't play at all.

When you play, play hard; when you work, don't play at all.
You
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The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.

The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.
Theodore Roosevelt

No man needs sympathy because he has to work, because he has a burden to carry. Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

No man needs sympathy because he has to work, because he has a burden to carry. Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Life
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