“It’s the man in the arena, not the critic, who counts” – Theodore Roosevelt (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who … Continue reading “It’s the man in the arena, not the critic, who counts” – Theodore Roosevelt (Great Quotes)

Theodore Roosevelt: Classic One-Liners and Fun Facts

"Great Quotes" "Faith on Friday" “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” “Believe you can and you're halfway there.” “The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.” “To educate a person in the mind … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt: Classic One-Liners and Fun Facts

Theodore Roosevelt – From Sickly Child to “Manliest” President

“Patriotic Wednesday" A Great President Theodore (“Teddy” “T.R.”) Roosevelt (1858-1919) is ranked as our 4th/5th greatest president. His list of historic achievements is remarkable, including:. Completed the Panama Canal Negotiated end to Russian-Japanese War (Nobel Peace Prize) Leading naturalist and conservationist (Created U.S. Forest Service, 5 National Parks, 18 National Monuments, 151 Bird Sanctuaries) Leading … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt – From Sickly Child to “Manliest” President

Theodore Roosevelt – “It is not the critic who counts, but the man in the arena”

Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (1858-1919) War Hero Medal of Honor Youngest President at age 42Hero of the Spanish American War, where he led the Calvary “Rough Riders”First President to receive the Medal of HonorAn avid naturalist and zealous conservationistResponsible for our National Parks and National ForestsAn outdoorsman, big game hunter, fisherman, explorer, adventurerBarely survived an exploratory … Continue reading Theodore Roosevelt – “It is not the critic who counts, but the man in the arena”