The death-knell of the republic had rung as soon as the active power became lodged in the hands of those who sought, not to do justice to all citizens, rich and poor alike, but to stand for one special class and for its interests as opposed to the interests of others.

Theodore Roosevelt

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989 No foreign policy-no matter how ingenious-has any chance of success if it is born in the minds of few and carried in the hearts of many.
944 Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready.
969 Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
976 There is a homely old adage which runs: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." If the American nation will speak softly, and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.
928 The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.

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