Theodore Roosevelt Quote Reflections
Collaboration with Rowan Davis elaborating on the most powerful quotes by Theodore Roosevelt.
When asked who my favorite philosophers are, the obvious ones come to mind: Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Socrates, Musonius Rufus, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Sun Tzu, and Miyamoto Musashi.
Ancient wisdom from the giants whose shoulders we stand on continues to inspire the present.
Modern philosophers such as Victor Frankl, James Stockdale, and Helen Keller provide recent examples of the power behind philosophical application. These incredible figures transformed extreme adversity into meaningful opportunities for self and collective improvement.
Actions, not theory, are what make the philosopher.
For this reason, the answer I often provide regarding my favorite philosopher is Theodore Roosevelt. He is a modern example of resilience. A man who refused to let any form of adversity break him. He embodied applied philosophy in his words, writing, and most importantly, actions throughout his life. Look no further than The River of Doubt by Candice Millard to learn about the kind of man he was until his final days.
Teddy Roosevelt uniquely walked the walk, talked the talk, and wrote the thought. Writing over 35 books, the man demonstrated incredible introspection and virtuous conviction.
Many of his quotes rank amongst the most powerful I’ve come across.
Rather than elaborate on them myself, as I’ve done in many of my notes, I’ve collaborated with one of my favorite writers on Substack,
. We decided to share our favorite quotes from our favorite philosophers, mine Roosevelt and his Carl Jung, and have the other provide our unique interpretations.A philosopher in his own right, Rowan is a former paratrooper in the British Army turned traveling writer and psychotherapist in training. Rowan opened my eyes to the brilliance and philosophy of Carl Jung about a year ago. Since that time, the quotes and work of this incredible man have impacted my mindset, actions, and life.
Read here for my takes on Rowan’s favorite Carl Jung quotes.
Now, enjoy insights from Rowan on some of the best quotes from Theodore Roosevelt:
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