Accomplished Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“A finer body of men has never been gathered by any nation than the men who have done the work of building the Panama Canal; the conditions under which they have lived and have done their work have been better than in any similar work ever undertaken in the tropics; they have all felt an eager pride in their work; and they have made not only America but the whole world their debtors by what they have accomplished.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Panama Canal Dedication, Theodore Roosevelt, 1914
Celebrates the workers of the Panama Canal as exemplary laborers whose effort benefited America and the world.
In simple terms: Workers built the canal, earning global gratitude.
Key Takeaway
Honor labor and its lasting impact.
Themes
labor
achievement
national pride
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- construction projects
- infrastructure development
- national celebrations
Key Concepts
engineering
public works
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we recognize workers’ sacrifices?
- What lessons apply to modern large‑scale projects?
A Different Perspective
Great feats also involve human cost and hardship.
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