The Americanism of Theodore Roosevelt: Selections from His Writings and Speeches, Volume 3Houghton Mifflin Company, 1923 - 317 pages |
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Page 62
... wish for and should practice in order to have courage and strength , so that they can be used in protecting the gen- tle , in protecting the weak , against those who would wrong weakness and gentleness . The boy who will mal- treat ...
... wish for and should practice in order to have courage and strength , so that they can be used in protecting the gen- tle , in protecting the weak , against those who would wrong weakness and gentleness . The boy who will mal- treat ...
Page 72
... wish to hold up and follow . Be practical as well as generous in your ideals . Keep your eyes on the stars , but remember to keep your feet on the ground . Be truthful ; a lie implies fear , vanity or malevolence ; and be frank ...
... wish to hold up and follow . Be practical as well as generous in your ideals . Keep your eyes on the stars , but remember to keep your feet on the ground . Be truthful ; a lie implies fear , vanity or malevolence ; and be frank ...
Page 77
... wish you would not jump on them . " To which his friend replied , with great courtesy : " My dear sir , I should be delighted to oblige you , but unfortunately I have left my glasses at home , and I am afraid they must take their chance ...
... wish you would not jump on them . " To which his friend replied , with great courtesy : " My dear sir , I should be delighted to oblige you , but unfortunately I have left my glasses at home , and I am afraid they must take their chance ...
Page 81
... to my turn . This was during my first term of office as President of the United States . I said : " Now , gentlemen , I do not wish there to be any misun- derstanding . I like my job , and I want THE ELEMENTAL VIRTUES 81.
... to my turn . This was during my first term of office as President of the United States . I said : " Now , gentlemen , I do not wish there to be any misun- derstanding . I like my job , and I want THE ELEMENTAL VIRTUES 81.
Page 103
... wishes to have a game of cards or a talk with some of his companions , he must keep away from the local headquarters of his party ; whereas under similar circumstances , the professional politician must go there . The man who is fond of ...
... wishes to have a game of cards or a talk with some of his companions , he must keep away from the local headquarters of his party ; whereas under similar circumstances , the professional politician must go there . The man who is fond of ...
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