Theodore Roosevelt Quotes:
Ocupation: 26th U.S. President
Life: October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919
Birthday: October 27
Death: January 6
There is a homely old adage which runs: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." If the American nation will speak softly, and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.
source: Speech at Chicago, 3 April 1903, in 'New York Times' 4 April 1903
topic: Running, Patriotic, Training, Monroe Doctrine, Speak Softly
