“Rhetoric is a poor substitute for action, and we have trusted only to ...” — Theodore Roosevelt Quote

“Rhetoric is a poor substitute for action, and we have trusted only to rhetoric. If we are really to be a great nation, we must not merely talk; we must act big.”

“I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart and that is softness of head.”

“The only time you really live fully is from thirty to sixty. The young are slaves to dreams; the old servants of regrets. Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in the keeping of their wits.”

“Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.”

“Seek not greatness, but seek truth and you will find both.”

“I think what motivates people is not great hate, but great love for other people.”