Theodore Roosevelt

I have always been a man who has believed in the importance of outdoor life, and I have always been a man who has believed in the importance of physical fitness.

I am a strong believer in the doctrine of 'equal opportunity for all, special privileges for none.'

I have always been a man who has been interested in the welfare of the common man, and I have always been a man who has been interested in the welfare of the working man.

I am a strong believer in the doctrine of 'conservation of natural resources.'

I have always been a man who has been interested in the promotion of international peace, and I have always been a man who has been interested in the promotion of international justice.

I am a strong believer in the doctrine of 'the strenuous life.'

I am a strong believer in the doctrine of 'the big stick in foreign policy.'

I am a strong believer in the doctrine of 'the New Nationalism.'

I am a strong believer in the doctrine of 'the square deal for the small businessman.'

I have always been a man who has been interested in the development of American agriculture, and I have always been a man who has been interested in the development of American manufacturing.

I have always been a man who has been interested in the promotion of American inventiveness, and I have always been a man who has been interested in the promotion of American ingenuity.

Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.

I don’t go so far as to think that the only good Indians are dead Indians, but I believe nine out of ten are, and I shouldn’t like to inquire too closely into the case of the tenth.

Black care rarely sits behind a rider whose pace is fast enough.

No man is justified in doing evil on the ground of expediency.

Don’t hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.

I don't think that any entirely civilized people can fight with the tremendous and joyous ferocity which characterizes the Zulu or Apache.

The most important thing for the white man is to be sure that he does not give way to the black man. We have got to keep our civilization pure.

I have always been fond of the West African proverb: 'Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.'

I do not believe that the average negro is a fit associate for white men.