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

— Theodore Roosevelt, "Citizenship in a Republic", address at the Sorbonne, Paris (23 April 1910)

About Theodore Roosevelt

1858 – 1919

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

“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?”

“Greatness means strife for nation and man alike.”

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“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

“The best way out is always through.”

“Let them adopt the maxim, "Better luck next time"; and then, by renewed exertion, make that better luck for themselves.”

“Attempt the end and never stand to doubt; nothing's so hard but search will find it out.”

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“If you're going through hell, keep going.”

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“Nothing will work unless you do.”