Roosevelt, Theodore - Autobiography, ch. 7 "The War of America the Unready" (1913) | WIST Quotations

I abhor unjust war. I abhor injustice and bullying by the strong at the expense of the weak, whether among nations or individuals. I abhor violence and bloodshed. I believe that war should never be resorted to when, or so long as, it is honorably possible to avoid it. I…

The Contradictions at the Heart of the American Revolution – Part XXIV — The Theodore Roosevelt Administration: The Birth of the Modern Presidency and the Moral Drama of National Power

Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency (1901–1909) marked a pivotal shift in American governance, characterized by a commitment to regulating corporate power while expanding U.S. imperial influence.…

Roosevelt, Theodore - Autobiography, ch. 2 "The Vigor of Life" (1913) | WIST Quotations

There were all kinds of things of which I was afraid at first, from grizzly bears to "mean" horses and gunfighters, but by acting as if I was not afraid, I gradually ceased to be afraid.

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Roosevelt, Theodore - Autobiography, ch. 11 "The Natural Resources of the Nation" (1913) | WIST Quotations

The idea that our natural resources were inexhaustible still obtained, and there was as yet no real knowledge of their extent and condition. The relation of the conservation of natural resources to the problems of National welfare and National efficiency had not yet dawned on the public mind. The reclamation…

Roosevelt, Theodore - Speech (1899-04-10), "The Strenuous Life," Hamilton Club, Chicago | WIST Quotations

Let us therefore boldly face the life of strife, resolute to do our duty well and manfully; resolute to uphold righteousness by deed and by word; resolute to be both honest and brave, to serve high ideals, yet to use practical methods. Above all, let us shrink from no strife,…