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.

Property belongs to man and not man to property.

I stand for the square deal. I mean not merely that I stand for fair play under the present rules of the game, but that I stand for having those rules changed so as to work for a more substantial equality of opportunity and of reward for equally good service.

If a man continually blusters, if he lacks civility, a big stick will not save him from trouble, and neither will speaking softly avail, if back of the softness there does not lie strength, power.

What I am to be, I am becoming.

So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.

I have often been afraid, but I would not give in to it. I made myself act as though I was not afraid and gradually my fear disappeared.