Theodore Roosevelt

The lunatic fringe in all reform movements.

Do not hit at all if it can be avoided, but never hit softly.

The first requisite of a good citizen in this Republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his weight.

It is impossible to win the great prizes of life without running risks, and the greatest of all prizes are those connected with the home.

When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer "Present" or "Not Guilty."

The men and women who have the right ideals . . . are those who have the courage to strive for the happiness which comes only with labor and effort and self-sacrifice, and those whose joy in life springs in part from power of work and sense of duty.

There is a homely adage which runs, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." If the American nation will speak softly and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.

I am as strong as a bull moose and you can use me to the limit.

The great lawyer who employs his talent and his learning in the highly emunerative task of enabling a very wealthy client to override or circumvent the law is doing all that in him lies to encourage the growth in the country of a spirit of dumb anger against all laws and of disbelief in their efficacy.

We stand at Armageddon and we battle for the Lord.