The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena: whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.
THEODORE ROOSEVELTCharacter, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.
More Theodore Roosevelt Quotes
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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.
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I care not what others think of what I do, but I care very much about what I think of what I do! That is character!
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Each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.
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No man is above the law, and no man is below it.
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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
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There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm.
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Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country.
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The unforgivable crime is soft hitting. Do not hit at all if it can be avoided, but never hit softly.
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A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.
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Conservation means development as much as it does protection.
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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.
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Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.
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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.
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People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader works in the open, and the boss in covert. The leader leads, and the boss drives.
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Be practical as well as generous in your ideals.
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