Teddy Roosevelt: “As a rule, and speaking with due regard to the exceptions, it should…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

As a rule, and speaking with due regard to the exceptions, it should be taken as axiomatic that when a man in public life pledges himself to a certain course of action he shall as a matter of course do what he said he would do, and shall not be held to have acted honorably if he does otherwise.

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Teddy Roosevelt

Republican · New York

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Editor's note · Context

This passage from "The Strenuous Life" asserts the fundamental expectation that public figures must fulfill their promises, with failure to do so being dishonorable.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “As a rule, and speaking with due regard to the exceptions, it should be taken as axiomatic that when a man in public…”

Editor's note · Context