Political Quotes

On the record
It ought not to be necessary for me to warn you against mere sentimentality, against the philanthropy and charity which are not merely insufficient but harmful.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He critiques superficial philanthropy that lacks genuine effectiveness, advocating for meaningful charity instead.

Share

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Apr 22, 1910

We are bound in honor to strive to bring ever nearer the day when, as far as is humanly possible, we shall be able to realize the ideal that each man shall have an equal opportunity to show the stuff that is in him by the way in which he…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 30, 1910

Practical equality of opportunity for all citizens, when we achieve it, will have two great results.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 23, 1912

One of the chief principles for which I have stood, and for which I now stand, and which I have always endeavored and always shall endeavor to reduce to action, is the genuine rule of the people.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation