Abraham Lincoln – the spirit incarnate of those who won victory in the Civil War – was the true representative of this people, not only for his own generation, but for all time, because he was a man among men. – Theodore Roosevelt
Some men can live up to their loftiest ideals without ever going higher than a basement. – Theodore Roosevelt
I am only an average man but, by George, I work harder at it than the average man. – Theodore Roosevelt
To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society. – Theodore Roosevelt
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser – in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. – Abraham Lincoln