Deeds Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“Rarely has any people enjoyed greater prosperity than we are now enjoying. For this we render heartfelt and solemn thanks to the Giver of Good; and we seek to praise Him -not by words only -but by deeds, by the way in which we do our duty to ourselves and to our fellow men.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Thanksgiving Address, 1905
He expresses gratitude for contemporary prosperity and urges thanks to a higher power, emphasizing deeds over words.
In simple terms: We should thank God and act, not just speak.
Key Takeaway
Show gratitude through actions.
Themes
gratitude
prosperity
faith
Mood
thankful
inspirational
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- community service
- charitable work
- personal reflection
- public speaking
Key Concepts
spirituality
ethical conduct
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you translate thanks into concrete deeds?
- What responsibilities accompany prosperity?
A Different Perspective
Words alone are insufficient without corresponding actions.
