Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “So you must train your children up so that in addition to having what counts for material prosperity in a State, you…”

On the record
So you must train your children up so that in addition to having what counts for material prosperity in a State, you must have the things that tell most for greatness, the things that make for the soul of the Nation.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York
Source
gutenberg.org

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt stresses the importance of nurturing both material prosperity and the moral character of future citizens.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Nov 4, 1912

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 13, 1912

I am all right and you cannot escape listening to the speech either.

presidency.ucsb.edu
View all Teddy Roosevelt quotes

Other voices in this conversation