The Strenuous Life: And Other Selected Speeches and Essays

by Theodore Roosevelt

"I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life, the life of toil and effort, of labor and strife; to preach that highest form of success which comes, not to the man who desires mere easy peace, but to the man who does not shrink from danger, from hardship, or from bitter toil, and who out of these wins the splendid ultimate triumph."
The Strenuous Life And Other Selected Speeches and Essays by Theodore Roosevelt is a timeless collection of essays and speeches written by the 26th President of the United States. In these inspiring writings, Roosevelt encourages readers to embrace the “Strenuous Life” by living with vigor, courage, and strength of character. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, physical exercise, and ethical values as essential components of a successful life. Roosevelt also shares his personal thoughts on international affairs, patriotism, and the role of the American people in the world. This collection of thought-provoking essays and speeches is a must-read for anyone seeking to lead a better life. With its timeless wisdom and insight, The Strenuous Life is sure to motivate readers to take action and live an adventurous, fulfilling life.

This new edition of a classic collection of Theodore Roosevelt's writings is centered around his famous speech "The Strenuous Life," an address extolling strenuous effort and overcoming hardship as the quintessential American ideals. Other speeches and essays included in this Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was an American statesman and prolific and influential writer, speaker, and thinker. He was the 26th President of the United States of America and is remembered for his conservation efforts, trust busting, and progressive reforms. Roosevelt was a voracious reader and wrote extensively on history, natural science, and politics. He was also a prominent speaker, delivering lectures on a variety of topics from conservation to foreign policy. Throughout his career, Roosevelt wrote more than 35 books and hundreds of articles. His writings and speeches were filled with inspiration, humor, and a strong sense of morality. He wrote extensively on topics such as the navy, education, foreign policy, conservation, and the natural environment. In his writings, Roosevelt emphasized the need for a strong federal government and the importance of public service. His writings and speeches had a lasting impact on public opinion and on the development of American political thought. He helped shape the Progressive Movement and redefine the role of the federal government. He was an ardent conservationist, advocating for the preservation of wilderness areas and the establishment of national parks. As both a political leader and political thinker, Roosevelt was one of the most important figures in American history. His writings and speeches remain a source of inspiration and a reminder of the importance of public service.

124 pages, Paperback

Published September 12, 2020

About the author

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., also known as T.R., and to the public (but never to friends and family) as Teddy, was the twenty-sixth President of the United States, and a leader of the Republican Party and of the Progressive Movement.

He fathered Alice Roosevelt Longworth, a daughter.

He became the youngest President in United States history at the age of 42. He served in many roles including Governor of New York, historian, naturalist, explorer, author, and soldier (posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2001 for his role at the Battle of San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War).

Roosevelt is most famous for his personality: his energy, his vast range of interests and achievements, his model of masculinity, and his "cowboy" persona.

Reviews

[Eiki · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Strenuous Life? The strenuous read more like! Although this edition feels like scarcely more than a pamphlet the reader may start to fear that getting through it will indeed occupy an entire life. Partly this is due to the wooly thickets of prose with which our 26th president smothered his points (was he paid by the word?). Partly it is due to a lack of familiarity with affairs current at the beginning of the 20th century (although this reader is not exactly ignorant of the period either).

The typesetting doesn't help. Line lengths of 82 characters exceed best practice considerably.