"The hand that holds the ballot box is the hand that rules the world."

"I have always been for the man who is willing to take off his coat and go to work."

"I took the Canal Zone and let Congress debate; and while the debate goes on, the Canal does also."

"I preach to you, then, my countrymen, that our country calls not for the life of ease but for the life of strenuous endeavor."

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