America Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
““The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first and love of soft living and the get-rich-quick theory of life.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: “The American Spirit”, 1905
He warns that excessive pursuit of comfort and safety undermines duty and true prosperity.
In simple terms: Too much comfort erodes duty.
Key Takeaway
Balance comfort with responsibility.
Themes
prosperity
peace
security
duty
comfort
Mood
cautionary
philosophical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- personal budgeting
- community service
- risk assessment
- civic education
Key Concepts
materialism
ethical trade‑offs
national character
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts do you prioritize over duty?
- How can societies value duty over easy wealth?
A Different Perspective
Comfort can be a convenient excuse for complacency.
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