Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided but they are far better than certain kinds of peace. – Theodore Roosevelt
Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country. – 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
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