Teddy Roosevelt: “The same homely virtues apply in managing the life of a nation as in…”

On the record

The same homely virtues apply in managing the life of a nation as in managing an individual’s life.

Said by

Republican · New York

Source

Roosevelt draws a parallel between personal virtues and those needed for effective governance.

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I am not sick at all. I am all right.

Oct 13, 1912

I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.

Oct 13, 1912

I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.

Nov 4, 1912

I congratulate you thereon.

Other voices in this conversation

Teddy Roosevelt: “The same homely virtues apply in managing the life of a nation as in managing an individual’s life.”