Average Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“There are two kinds of success. One is the rare kind that comes to the person who has the power to do what no one else has the power to do. That is genius. But the average person who wins what we call success is not a genius. That person is a man or woman who has merely the ordinary qualities that they share with their fellows, but has developed those ordinary qualities to a more than ordinary degree.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Man in the Arena, Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
Success can arise from ordinary qualities honed to excellence, not only from rare genius.
In simple terms: Ordinary traits, when refined, can lead to success.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and exceed ordinary strengths.
Themes
hard work
excellence
achievement
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- sports
- education
- creative projects
Key Concepts
self‑improvement
meritocracy
Questions to Reflect On
- What ordinary qualities can you develop further?
- How do societal structures affect perceived success?
A Different Perspective
Not all success is merit‑based; privilege can play a role.
