Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “The one all-essential thing in America, the thing that underlies everything else, is to have the average American a good…”

On the recordOctober 23, 1905
The one all-essential thing in America, the thing that underlies everything else, is to have the average American a good man or a good woman; and if there is any one thing that I respect more than a good man, it is a good woman.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Tuskegee, Alabama

Share

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I don’t know anything about who the man was who shot me to-night.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1912

The fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1912

Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation