I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life. – Theodore Roosevelt
There has never yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering. – Theodore Roosevelt
Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering. – Theodore Roosevelt
A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education. – Theodore Roosevelt
The Germans are the most philosophic people in the world, and the greatest smokers: now I trace their philosophy to their smoking. Smoking has a sedative effect upon the nerves, and enables a man to bear the sorrows of this life (of which every one has his share) not only decently, but dignifiedly. – George Borrow