“Greatness means strife for nation and man alike.”

— Theodore Roosevelt, Address at the opening of the gubernatorial campaign, New York City, 5 October 1898

About Theodore Roosevelt

1858 – 1919

Twenty-sixth President of the United States, known for his 1910 speech "Citizenship in a Republic".

“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood...”

“The worst lesson that can be taught a man is to rely upon others and to whine over his sufferings.”

“Is America a weakling, to shrink from the work of the great world powers?”

“Prosperity is the best protector of principle.”

“Do not try to live for ever. You will not succeed.”

“Fortune leaves always some door open to come at a remedy.”

“The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement!”

“Let none falter, who thinks he is right, and we may succeed.”

“Some virtues are only seen in affliction and some in prosperity.”