Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike. – Theodore Roosevelt
Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind. – Theodore Roosevelt
Rhetoric is a poor substitute for action, and we have trusted only to rhetoric. If we are really to be a great nation, we must not merely talk we must act big. – Theodore Roosevelt
The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. – Theodore Roosevelt