Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity, and hardihoodthe virtues that made America. The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living and the get-rich-quick theory of life.

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Summary

This quote by President Theodore Roosevelt explains that Americanism is characterized by the core values of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity, and hardihood, which have played a crucial role in the development of the United States. However, Roosevelt warns that excessive pursuit of prosperity, peace, and safety while ignoring one's duties, along with the love for luxury and quick wealth, can lead to the downfall of the nation. The quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining the virtuous principles that America was built upon and urges against the temptation of prioritizing self-interests over the greater good of the country.

By Theodore Roosevelt

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