Theodore Roosevelt Quotes


It is not often that a man can make opportunities for himself. But he can put himself in such shape that when or if the opportunities come he is ready.


Citations

Roosevelt, Theodore. Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography. Macmillan, 1913, p. 52.

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Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
  • Born: October 27, 1858
  • Died: January 6, 1919
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Nobel Peace Prize

Theodore Roosevelt Jr., often referred to as Teddy or his initials T. R., was an American statesman, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer, who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900 and the 25th vice president of the United States from March to September 1901. Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies.