Teddy Roosevelt: “We can no more afford to lose social and civic decency and honesty…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

We can no more afford to lose social and civic decency and honesty than we can afford to lose the qualities of courage and strength.

Said by

Republican · New York

Source

Roosevelt argues that social decency and honesty are as crucial for the nation as courage and strength.

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.

Nov 4, 1912

I congratulate you thereon.

Nov 4, 1912

The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.

Oct 13, 1912

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.

Other voices in this conversation

Teddy Roosevelt: “We can no more afford to lose social and civic decency and honesty than we can afford to lose the qualities of courage…”