Teddy Roosevelt: “Let each stand on his merits, receive what is due him, and be judged according to his deserts.”

I am absorbed in the success of that movement.

The poorest way to face life is to face it with a sneer.

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

I absolutely agree with you that this matter is not one to be decided with any reference to the personal preferences or interests of any man, but purely from the standpoint of the interests of the people as a whole.