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Theodore Roosevelt His Essential Wisdom
Considered by historians as the architect of the modern presidency, Theodore Roosevelt’s life in public service was marked by great intellect, a strong leadership style, and many passionate views. Though born into wealth and privilege, he fought mightily to overcome life-threatening illness in his youth and to remake his frail body to match the vigor of his mind. He also overcame personal tragedies, wrote prodigiously, and launched a thunderous wave of progressive legislation that forever changed America.
Theodore Roosevelt: His Essential Wisdom gathers hundreds of notable quotations from Roosevelt’s speeches, books, essays, articles, letters, diaries, and other writings through the years. Arranged thematically, the selections reveal his thoughts, insights, and philosophies on everything from politics, politicians, and political parties to books, sport, and life’s pleasures.
In these quotations, Roosevelt:
·shares his views on American nationality and love of country;
·expresses his thoughts on the role of the United States as a world power;
·speaks passionately about doing away with the inequality which means injustice ;
·affirms the need for preserving America’s natural resources.
Complete with a selection of quotations from friends, family, fellow naturalists, politicians, historians, and writers who share their insights about Roosevelt and his enduring legacy, Theodore Roosevelt: His Essential Wisdom offers an illuminating look at a remarkable leader and electrifying man.
Carol Kelly-Gangi is an editor and attorney. She is the editor of such titles as The Essential Wisdom of the Presidents, The Essential Wisdom of the Saints, The Essential Wisdom of the Founding Fathers, Abraham Lincoln: His Essential Wisdom, and Essential African American Wisdom. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children.
Theodore Roosevelt: His Essential Wisdom gathers hundreds of notable quotations from Roosevelt’s speeches, books, essays, articles, letters, diaries, and other writings through the years. Arranged thematically, the selections reveal his thoughts, insights, and philosophies on everything from politics, politicians, and political parties to books, sport, and life’s pleasures.
In these quotations, Roosevelt:
·shares his views on American nationality and love of country;
·expresses his thoughts on the role of the United States as a world power;
·speaks passionately about doing away with the inequality which means injustice ;
·affirms the need for preserving America’s natural resources.
Complete with a selection of quotations from friends, family, fellow naturalists, politicians, historians, and writers who share their insights about Roosevelt and his enduring legacy, Theodore Roosevelt: His Essential Wisdom offers an illuminating look at a remarkable leader and electrifying man.
Carol Kelly-Gangi is an editor and attorney. She is the editor of such titles as The Essential Wisdom of the Presidents, The Essential Wisdom of the Saints, The Essential Wisdom of the Founding Fathers, Abraham Lincoln: His Essential Wisdom, and Essential African American Wisdom. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children.
- GenresPresidents
144 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2013
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February 9, 2014
A nice collection of quotes from Teddy Roosevelt on topics ranging from politics, freedom, family, peace & war, education and conservation. I love how eloquent yet forceful Roosevelt spoke
Below are few favorites:
You must walk warily and fearlessly, and while you should never brawl if you can avoid it, you must be ready to hit hard if the need arises. Let him remember, by the way, that the unforgivable crime is soft hitting. Do not hit at all if it can be avoided, but never hit softly.
The most successful politician is he who says what everybody is thinking most often in the loudest voice.
The government ought not to conduct the business of the country; but it ought to regulate it so that it shall be conducted in the interest of the public
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. No father and mother can hope to escape sorrow and anxiety, and there are dreadful moments when death cones very near those we love, even if for the time being it passes by. But life is a great adventure, and the worst if all fears is the fear of living.
I have never in my life envied a person who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well
Try as he might to become a westerner, TR could never shed his eastern persona. His manner of speaking often betrayed him. On one occasion he told a fellow cowhand, "hasten forward quickly there!" The mans comrades reeled with laughter, which in turn echoed in barrooms throughout the territory
Below are few favorites:
You must walk warily and fearlessly, and while you should never brawl if you can avoid it, you must be ready to hit hard if the need arises. Let him remember, by the way, that the unforgivable crime is soft hitting. Do not hit at all if it can be avoided, but never hit softly.
The most successful politician is he who says what everybody is thinking most often in the loudest voice.
The government ought not to conduct the business of the country; but it ought to regulate it so that it shall be conducted in the interest of the public
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. No father and mother can hope to escape sorrow and anxiety, and there are dreadful moments when death cones very near those we love, even if for the time being it passes by. But life is a great adventure, and the worst if all fears is the fear of living.
I have never in my life envied a person who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well
Try as he might to become a westerner, TR could never shed his eastern persona. His manner of speaking often betrayed him. On one occasion he told a fellow cowhand, "hasten forward quickly there!" The mans comrades reeled with laughter, which in turn echoed in barrooms throughout the territory
March 18, 2019
Great wisdom and knowledge from one of my favorite presidents.
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