I dont pity any man who does hard work worth doing. I admire him. I pity the creature who does not work, at whichever end of the social scale he may regard himself as being. – Theodore Roosevelt
The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand repulses and defeats. – Theodore Roosevelt
The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight. – Theodore Roosevelt
I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life. – Theodore Roosevelt
When I meet gay fans out and about, theyre so great to talk to – and Im big on hugging, because Im from the Midwest. Theyre just so energetic and loving. Im proud to have those fans, and their support means a lot to me. I dont want just girls coming to my movies I want guys to come, too! – Kellan Lutz