Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

The man who lives simply, and justly, and honor ably, whether rich or poor, is a good citizen.

Each of us, unless he is contented to be a cumberer of the earth's surface, must strive to do his life-work with his whole heart.

The only way by which, in the long run, any man can be helped is by teaching him to help himself.

The only way to obtain good government is for each man to do his own share.