"It is not often that a man can……" — Theodore Roosevelt
"It is not often that a man can make opportunities for himself. But he can put himself in such shape that when or if the opportunities come he is ready."
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531 Quotes by Theodore Roosevelt
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- No, I'm not a good shot, but I shoot often.
- We cannot do great deeds unless we're willing to do the small things that make up the sum of greatness.
- We, too, born to freedom, and believing in freedom, are willing to fight to maintain freedom. We, and all others…
- He who makes no mistakes makes no progress.
- If elected, I shall see to it that every man has a square deal, no less and no more.
- No other President ever enjoyed the Presidency as I did.
- I feel as fit as a bull moose.
- There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism.
- One of our defects as a nation is a tendency to use what have been called "weasel words."
- The White House is a bully pulpit.
- We will send ships and Marines as soon as possible for the protection of American life and property.
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