Theodore Roosevelt Quotes About Idealism

Quotes about: Idealism

• Americanism is a question of principle, of idealism, of character. It is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent.

  Theodore Roosevelt

  Character, Birth Place, Principles

  Theodore Roosevelt (2015). “Theodore Roosevelt on Bravery: Lessons from the Most Courageous Leader of the Twentieth Century”, p.36, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

• Practical efficiency is common, and lofty idealism not uncommon; it is the combination which is necessary, and the combination is rare

  Theodore Roosevelt

  Common, Efficiency, Combination

  Theodore Roosevelt (2013). “Bully!”, p.4, Simon and Schuster

• In order to succeed we need leaders of inspired idealism, leaders to whom are granted great visions, who dream greatly and strive to make their dreams come true; who can kindle the people with the fire from their own burning souls. The leader for the time being, whoever he may be, is but an instrument, to be used until broken and then to be cast aside; and if he is worth his salt he will care no more when he is broken than a soldier cares when he is sent where his life is forfeit in order that the victory may be won.

  Theodore Roosevelt

  Dream, Order, Fire

  Theodore Roosevelt (1913). “Progressive Principles: Selections from Addresses Made During the Presidential Campaign of 1912”

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