The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done — Theodore Roosevelt
The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome — Theodore Roosevelt
The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able — Theodore Roosevelt
The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams — Theodore Roosevelt
The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people. — Theodore Roosevelt
The most successful politician is he who says what the people are thinking most often in the loudest voice. — Theodore Roosevelt
To announce that there must be no criticism of the president… is morally treasonable to the american public. — Theodore Roosevelt
Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace. — Theodore Roosevelt
The pacifist is as surely a traitor to his country and to humanity as is the most brutal wrongdoer. — Theodore Roosevelt
The reactionary is always willing to take a progressive attitude on any issue that is dead. — Theodore Roosevelt
The unforgivable crime is soft hitting. Do not hit at all if it can be avoided; but never hit softly. — Theodore Roosevelt
There has never yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering. — Theodore Roosevelt
When you are asked if you can do a job, tell ‘em, ‘certainly I can!’ then get busy and find out how to do it. — Theodore Roosevelt
No people is wholly civilized where a distinction is drawn between stealing an office and stealing a purse. — Theodore Roosevelt
A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education.. — Theodore Roosevelt
A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. — Theodore Roosevelt
A typical vice of american politics is the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues. — Theodore Roosevelt
Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike. — Theodore Roosevelt
Appraisals are where you get together with your team leader and agree what an outstanding member — Theodore Roosevelt
Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no — Theodore Roosevelt
Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn english or leave the country. — Theodore Roosevelt
Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure… — Theodore Roosevelt
For unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well — Theodore Roosevelt