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 ROOSEVELTWhenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.
More Theodore Roosevelt Quotes
-
-
Don’t hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft!
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
I have a perfect horror of words that are not backed up by deeds.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
Comparison is the thief of joy.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
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!
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
I have a perfect horror of words that are not backed up by deeds.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
90% of the work in this country is done by people who don’t feel good.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
No man is worth calling a man who will not fight rather than submit to infamy or see those that are dear to him suffer wrong.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
If given the choice between Righteousness and Peace, I choose Righteousness.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT