The Man in the Arena - Teddy Roosevelt (A Powerful Speech from History)

Read by Shane Morris
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On April 23, 1910, a year after leaving his presidential office, Theodore Roosevelt gave what would become one of his greatest rhetorical triumphs. The most famous section of his speech still resonates and inspires, even today.
It is not the critic who counts.
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Music by Whitesand (Martynas Lau)
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[@spencerfried8622]

It’s time us men get back to our roots - no more porn, sugar, and not conquering our demons. Here’s to us - to become the strongest versions of ourselves in 2021, if you’re reading this.... you are with us.

[@jm8196]

Return to tradition. Return to God.

[@Strider91]

True that. No more toxic masculinity, time to behave like real men agian

[@spencerfried8622]

@@Strider91 absolutely. Toxic masculinity at its depths derives from weak men. Insecure men.

[@Strider91]

@@spencerfried8622 it is a sign of how far we have fallen

[@frankieoceansxiv8192]

You gotta make bad decisions to appreciate the good ones, the trick is to make the bad decisions on purpose so to try and control the fallout. You don't want to make the bad decisions when you can't control the fallout, like walking up on your home burning to the ground. You might want to do yourself the favor and take the high road that time. If you never allow yourself to build up to your breaking point it might just take you by surprise when you least expect it. It might be a good idea to try it on some simple shit a time or two before it really counts. If you remove your right arm you would no longer have a left, you would just have one. So too with up and down, daytime and nighttime, right and wrong, in and out, sunshine and rain, celebration and suffering, win and lose. Living without morals is crazy but you couldn't celebrate a grand slam if you could do it with your eyes closed and you just couldn't miss. There is no such thing as forgiveness, we pay as we go; however, there is no need to assess an accident still in progress.

[@joshuasinclair4463]

A coward dies a thousand times. But the valiant, only once.

[@andrewscotteames4718]

My favorite quote from Julius Caesar. “A coward dies a thousand times before his death; but the valiant taste of death but once.”

[@ssbohio]

@@andrewscotteames4718 “A coward dies a thousand times before his death, but the valiant taste of death but once. It seems to me most strange that men should fear, seeing that death, a necessary end, will come when it will come.” -- William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar. One of my favorite Shakespeare quotes.

[@ZaidShaikh-kb8vf]

At my place folks used to say A coward dies a thousand times, but the brave he is immortal.

[@jman5866]

"A coward dies a thousand deaths but solder dies one" 2 pac

[@denierdev9723]

I thought I was going to hear his voice :(

[@williamgregory1848]

"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 better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” My God, this quote has never had more meaning than it does now 😢

[@DJTrulin]

time for us to get into the arena

[@didr0003]

This reading is one of the best. The calm determination of these words is more of what we need. May the creator of our universe bring these words to the ears of men in 2024. We need warriors to stand and fight now!

[@mysteryjunkie9808]

The 7 dislikes are from the Cold Timid Souls that will never know victory or defeat.

[@Ronnie-Jones]

The most forbidden documentary in history./ “Europa The Last Battle” at archive dot org archive.org/details/EUROPATheLastBattle

[@chetannanwoke4725]

There are now 31 of them.

[@religionishipocrisy]

It is just as cynical and arrogant, as the critic, to claim that another person will never know, or has not known victory nor defeat. I think it's fair to argue that every person knows defeat and has, in whatever way they have been able, to dare greatly. Dismissing someone else's triumphs and tragedies as neither true defeat, nor daring greatly, is ironically an extremely cynical, dismissive and arrogant point of view.

[@Foxy64]

Well said , the kind of people who are too cowardly to ever attempt anything

[@jarod144]

Communists

[@callmestacie627]

"There is no effort without error..." That part just put my whole life into perspective.

[@andrewbritten6311]

What did you just say

[@johndough6767]

I once worked for a very famous incredibly successful man. When I made a mistake, he thanked me for trying. He said those who never make mistakes never make anything.

[@SirGalaEd]

"The fool is the precursor to the Master" Jordan Peterson. We all do this so you are in good company.

[@obijuan3004]

It used to be said that baseball player Babe Ruth hit more home runs than anyone else, he also had the most strike outs.

[@derrickkimsey1921]

I know and I know what you are saying. We will press on.

[@MichaelJ44]

“And who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither knew victory nor defeat”

[@marytambakis1832]

Hi

[@marytambakis1832]

MAGNIFENT

[@benmacgregorextion8808]

@@marytambakis1832 Teddy Roosevelts finest speech

[@eavyeavy2864]

*how roosevelts keep turning sheep into willing disposable sheeps" Scumbag talking about twisted pride when he deliberately suppressed the heroics of Buffalo Soldiers, all so he could prop himself up as the savior of the day. What a piece of racist shit. Definition of a toxic leader

[@AtmoStk]

@@eavyeavy2864 Hey look, it's the guy from the video! How's it going Mr. Sneer?

[@wardogmobius]

"A warrior doesn't give up what he loves, he finds the love in what he does"

[@christophermusangi5111]

Man Dog Talk that Shyyt!

[@edwardhanson3664]

A warrior follows the path his heart sets out for him. He follows it as it leads and learns from each bump and break. In this journey, he will find himself.

[@user-rr5le6sw8t]

Thank you

[@edoardofuscofemiano4768]

One of the best speeches in history. It’s not just inspiring, it is simply true

[@Stahlvin]

The sword of truth is the sharpest of them all.

[@whereswaldo5740]

Couple this with Kiplings If. Where are those types of people today? Are there none? Do they keep to themselves? Are they censored?

[@edoardofuscofemiano4768]

@@whereswaldo5740 There are few carismatic characters in some competitive fields, like sports and business, but definitely not in politics. Society needs to rediscover the value of stoicism and morality

[@johnleibenguth2563]

The fact that it is so true is what makes it so inspiring.

[@DR-ww7rx]

More now than ever

[@brotherjew1]

I failed RASP my first time. I failed ranger school 3 times. My body was not ready. My mind was not ready. I took my vengeance on both those schools, 5 years later. I devoted myself to finding the way, and found my solace in sweat, I am now an E5 in ranger battalion, because I failed, over and over again, I stumbled towards my goal, clumsily and poorly. I am finally here.

[@testtest8798]

Fuck yeah man

[@brotherjew1]

Thanks man.

[@elihu217qd5150]

Endeavor to persevere

[@Motorhead264]

Thats fantastic congrats mate

[@jonathan-3008]

You are a warrior. God bless

[@williamivey7832]

“Failed while trying greatly”. Should be on my tombstone.

[@robertlee5456]

If at first you don't succeed, maybe skydiving isn't your thing.

[@FirstLast-gk6lg]

"He almost finished the entire 10lb burrito, but died trying. Because that's what heroes do."

[@uppity892]

I never thought I would be a doctor, even though it’s been my goal half my life. I took the MCAT (medical college admissions test) 4 times. I just started residency this month after finishing medical school in May 2021. This speech has powered me through all of it

[@applesandgrapesfordinner4626]

Dovtoes ftw man! Best wishes, I salute you!

[@stynershiner1854]

I am inspired by this comment. Thank you.

[@Kenngo1969]

That's awesome! Thanks, Doc! ;-D

[@kencheok1769]

All the best, great that you never gave up.

[@Robert-hz9bj]

There is no greater victory than standing back up every time you get knocked down. Well done!

[@christopherbellore3511]

The second half, starting with: " The Credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena..." was on a certificate that I received in 1978 at the age of 11 years old, from a football coach that I had in the Pee-Wee Football League. I cherished that Certificate more than any other award which I had received during my life; more than any trophies or plaques. Because of the WORDS that were on the Certificate. I memorized those WORDS, and I've spoken them many times in order to motivate, and inspire others. Thanks Mr. President. Thank you, Teddy.

[@slimbravo8778]

Fuck that I’m the man behind the man disguised as another man

[@christopherbellore3511]

@@slimbravo8778 Everybody here has NOTHING better to do than to antagonize a MAN who uses CRITICAL THINKING to KNOW, TO BE, & TO DO 'THAT,' which is outside the box... or the BALL '🌎.' So now, here I STAND, with Wisdom and Understanding, AGAINST 3 UNWITTING, STRIVING FOUL MOUTHED, REPROBATE INSTIGATORS who shamefully pretend that their intelligent, and act like WANNABE tough guys.🤔 Let me give you three statements that have been borrowed from an ANCIENT LANDMARK (14 century 😵) 1) Proverbs 18:6, " A FOOLS lips 👄 enters into contentions; And his MOUTH calls for BLOWS!"👄🤛 2) 1Corinthians 13:11, "When I was a CHILD, I thought as a CHILD, I spoke as a CHILD, I UNDERSTOOD... as a CHILD; But when I became a MAN💪🏻, I PUT AWAY CHILDISH THINGS!" 3) Luke 23:34, " Father FORGIVE them; for they do NOT know what they are doing." Now, depart from me you workers of iniquity, before I give all of you a taste of your eternal place of permanence. 🤜😫😵😲🤛 👂😊👂⬅me,you⤴💥💫 Three blind mice. I'm OUT. Find someone else to waste your miserable lives with.

[@imnotlettingyouseemyname]

That would make a pretty good participation trophy.

[@44VW44]

@@christopherbellore3511 I liked the things you said & the quotes. The place I stood back to reflect was at the very end when you’re telling the “foul-mouthed reprobate instigators” to get away or you’ll “give all of them a taste of their eternal place of permanence”. It’s humbling & a relief to realize that as human beings we are more alike than different. The thing that can separate us from each other comes out of a daily reckoning with how close we are to the values we hold most dear, learning thru trial & error, admitting errors & cutting our losses when it’s necessary for a greater good. It’s the path less traveled as it takes courage to love ourselves & others through the necessary losses that enable progress.

[@christopherbellore3511]

@@44VW44 WOW! That was a mouth full of harmonious human compassion and identification. I need to re-read what you wrote. However, I think I get the gist. I assume that you are aware of my faith; That's, my convictions, my BELIEF, and my conversion. I'm 53. I'll be 54 in another month or two. I have a story, like everyone else. Basically after trying many paths, and still failing and falling, I finally came to a point where I needed to SUBMIT to the Savior of the World, Yeshua HaMashiach, JESUS CHRIST. I really didn't want THAT, or HIM to be the only (right) Way out, but that's WHAT happened. Out? Out of what? Out of my reckless, frivolous, selfish, self seeking, self centered, egotistical, empty, rebellious, undisciplined, FOOLISH lifestyle. You know, the way of the FLESH, the way of the world, the way of materialism, and then some. There had to be more out of LIFE than women, sex, popularity, making money, living lavishly. What was my GOAL? What was important? What WAS the meaning of LIFE? Well, after TWO failed marriages, 4 lost children through a lopsided unjust family court system, early resignation from a good municipal job, and then after huge success in Martial Arts, Acting in theatre and commercials, good success as a salesman for the largest oldest privately owned Milk Company in NYC, I spent some time in Rikers Island in 2002 - 2003. One year later ... Released, and free to try anything, I moved to Montana. Another year later, after various attempts & failures, I moved back to N.Y., and N.J., and I began a LONG hard road of quasi repentance, but serious in depth Study of the Holy Bible. The short of the long is; from 2004 till NOW, I've narrowed down my Pilgrims Progress journey to this: the TWO most important things in LIFE are TRUTH and LOVE. "Truth without love is brutality and love without truth is hypocrisy." Warren Wiersbe. I'm working on a balance. On June 5th 2016 I found the GREATEST woman in the world, when I finally stopped looking. On June 5th of 2016, in a small church in Keyport N.J. I met my Bride to be. We married on September 22nd, 2016 Three and a half months later. I had made a covenant with God, and my eyes 👀, to "NOT," LOOK upon a woman with lust. Job 33:1 Yes, I consider myself a Christian. But I'm not quite like the 501c3 Churchianity cultural christians of America. I have many different views of the interpretation of Gods Holy Word than mainstream modern day protestant doctrine teaches. Don't get me wrong, I have plenty of people who share my perception of Biblical Doctrine, but they are few and scattered abroad, and some right here; We are Gods Remnant. I'm not "better," than anyone, but I'm certainly "BETTER," then I used to be. One of the things that differs in my view of Gods teaching from most Christians is that although many of God's teachings are ABSOLUTE, there are also MANY Dichotomies in Scripture that people would prefer to make into a SINGLE Generalization that applies to EVERYONE ALL THE TIME. That's a problem with NOT having Spiritual eyes to see that Gods ETERNAL, INFINITE MIND is ABOVE and BEYOND our finite thinking. I believe EVERYONE needs to accept or reject THIS crucial statement made by my Lord and Savior: John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man comes to the Father, but by Me." God is Love. 1st John 4:8, and 4:16 And He(Jesus Christ) is the Lover of my SOUL, and by His HOLY SPIRIT my spirit is QUICKENED (made ALIVE). This is the meaning of "Born Again." He "IS," my first LOVE. 1st John 4:19 I'm still a work in progress, but I'm a far cry from where I used to be. Enough said, ... for now. However, more will be revealed. By the way, Proverbs says, God has even made the wicked for the Day of Doom. Revelation 12:11, "They (the believers) overcame him (the devil), by the BLOOD of the Lamb (Jesus Christ) ✝, and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives unto the death." I'm OUT, V.W.. Thanks. Tty again soon some time.

[@justinjones5491]

Where are these speeches today? This is a speech intended to inspire the masses to greatness; not to divide the people, not to help an unworthy politician hold onto office. This is a speech about others, not about himself. We need more of this. We need it now.

[@noahsmadda8828]

Spot on, today's "leaders" just don't speak like this anymore...

[@ccdecc6650]

He would be swarmed on twitter in an attempt to cancel him for calling out precisely the cancellers and armchair critics. Then they would proclaim that this speech was showing his privilege, and quite possibly that it was a patriarchal attempt to maintain the status quo. I think they would be in for a nasty surprise when they decided to tangle with Teddy, but you know that's exactly how it would play out.

[@MotherSoren]

@@ccdecc6650 Making up scenarios to get mad at is a crazy pass time bro, as chronically online as i am, i'm pretty sure most people would actually be in agreement with what he's saying even today

[@TiberiusMachado]

That's a sign of the times. Hard times. Hard times created by weak men. But fear not! Hard times make hard men. And we are being forged in fire, right now. If you are watching this you are on the right path.

[@SolarSailor1967]

Condensed: "There are 2 types of people: those who do and critics."

[@PathtoManliness]

And criticizing is much easier. That's why there are so many critics and so few men of action

[@sickman1655]

Those that do shit, those that talk shit and I try to do both. One time round this ride, make the best of it, choose better and do something !

[@colinwebster633]

Very very well put sir That is a perfect interpretation of this speech imo

[@clm652]

@Kristen Creecy Teddy wasn't talking about constructive criticism, Teddy was talking about legacy media, Democrats, and commies; all the same really.

[@pillarmenn1936]

@Kristen Creecy the problem is, there's already enough criticism that it's just constantly repeated over and over again and no one actually improves on it. criticism only has worth if it's actually used to improve. Without improvement, it's just more noise

[@solomonstello]

This is the most powerful speech I have ever heard.

[@AJ-xm4xc]

He was talking about imperialism though.

[@PeterLawton]

@@AJ-xm4xc How do you get that out of his speech???

[@patrickkenna6387]

Liberals hate TR because he talks about personal responsibility and not woke ideology

[@AJ-xm4xc]

@@PeterLawton read the entire set of speeches, not just the quote.

[@painvillegaming4119]

@@AJ-xm4xc different time dude different times Also even then the speech is very good and inspiring

[@Josh-99]

They make you memorize this at the Naval Academy, understandably so.

[@ahmctech104]

Sadly, memorizing isn’t the same as taking it to heart. Not everyone does the latter.

[@seronymus]

Now with a rainbow flag 🙄😖

[@jaredjones6570]

@@seronymus "Now with a rainbow flag" - the rainbow- once a sign of God's promise to never flood the Earth again for man's wickedness. Now, stolen by fiends who mock the creator. The world won't be destroyed by God with a flood, no matter the extent of their sins. No. The world will be destroyed by them directly. Everything they're so proud of, everything they have fought to obtain and corrupt, was a stolen symbol of others. They sit on a continually growing pile of corrupted symbols: the rainbow, marriage, happiness, family... none of these could they rightfully possess in their sinful state. They are, in the truest sense, a social cancer.

[@TheIfifi]

@@ahmctech104 yeah but teachers cant force you to taje things to heart. Seems like the teachers want you to remember it enough for you to think about it.

[@wolfiethewingnut5845]

Thank you for coming home

[@manmeetsingh9242]

Theodore Roosevelt. One of the greatest.

[@ariejohnson1944]

he is only one of the greatest because he was president with a strong economy, however if he was (rightfully) president during ww1 he would be remembered more and even more fondly.

[@asherhayes2429]

@@ariejohnson1944 He literally came into the presidency during a war

[@ariejohnson1944]

@@asherhayes2429 I meant the first world war

[@asherhayes2429]

@@ariejohnson1944 you said “he was president during peace” he became president during the Phillipene-American war

[@ariejohnson1944]

@@asherhayes2429 I know I'll edit it

[@gabrielalbuquerque6951]

This is the absolute best piece of speech ever spoken by a human being.

[@MrRight-fj4yi]

Well it's a darn good one. I prefer "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God....John 1:1-18.

[@henrikcederlof8444]

Agreed 100%

[@theinfernoburns]

Hello hyperbole

[@gabrielalbuquerque6951]

@@theinfernoburns good boy

[@jasongroff9980]

One of the greatest, if not the greatest, president in our nation's history. That was back when real men ruled who took chances and made changes. I wish Teddy and our founding fathers could see how things are being run today. They would kick everyone's ass.

[@Kungfoopoo]

"Some people are so poor, all they have is money"

[@lgoopio]

Gandhi?

[@Kungfoopoo]

@@lgoopio not sure to be honest, sorry 👍

[@adeeb1787]

Whatever great quote

[@michaelnwachukwu3147]

Gaur Gopal Das

[@shanedunn7475]

Hell i could use a lil of that problem

[@jeffbogue5022]

A ship is safe in the harbor but it doesn't belong in the harbor it wasn't made to stay there it was made for the open sea

[@ssbohio]

"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." -- John A. Shedd, Salt from My Attic (1928)

[@jeffbogue5022]

@@ssbohio thanks

[@fitzcharles33]

"The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests." -Epictetus

[@guyderagisch4964]

I've learned that truth in the literal.

[@FirstLast-gk6lg]

If you know not which port you sail to, then no wind is favourable

[@adamaguilar]

Listening to this while about to be shipped off to the Marines 💯

[@alexolacio5318]

Thanks you for your service ! God bless you

[@michaelmclean41]

From an Aussie - good on you, mate! Keep the flame alive.

[@jk3dad]

Stay safe and be proud of your service, we are

[@chrisofchris]

Somehow managed to never hear or read this one until now. Legitimate goosebumps…

[@MasteryOrder]

A great man with an incredible story. He was a man that inspired men then, inspires men now and will continue to inspire men. He was shot before he was supposed to give a speach and he still deliver his message, talking for 90 minutes after the shooting. Young men need examples to look up to and this man is one of them.

[@markyuto6820]

Yeah you're definitely right. There's many men right now who's living with their moms without a father.

[@MasteryOrder]

​@@markyuto6820 Unfortunately, fatherless homes are not uncommon. As men, we have a duty to be an example for the ones who don't have one around and hope that one day this situation will change for the better. All the best to you!

[@DragonPrince117]

@Bonka but there is something wrong in living without a father, isn't there?

[@StarboyXL9]

But I don't want to destroy my country and sell out my children's future to international banksters tho.

[@finddeniro]

Wounded ...Many people begged Teddy to Stop rhe Speech . Shot was deflected by a Eye Glass Case..Still A Hit.. Teddy was a Real American Orginal...I known many..

[@teop7887]

A real life total badass. Epic.

[@TANQ31]

Got shot in the chest and finished a speech. Look it up.

[@thewonderfullymadejaraid7015]

And the founder of the conservatives, which is also epic.

[@marytambakis1832]

@@TANQ31 n

[@marytambakis1832]

Zlp

[@matthewkemp5343]

@@thewonderfullymadejaraid7015 You mean the conservationists?

[@carlosdiaz3779]

The master has failed more than the amateur has even tried

[@namelessemperor9242]

Which makes it all the worse when a master criticizes and belittles an amateur as if they themselves weren't there at one point

[@JoeBarron1027]

I remeber the first time I heard this I cried like a baby, tears just streaming down my face, it made me realize that if I didn't at least try to do better in my life and risk failure I would never grow, failure is apart of growth. I truly wish I could've met teddy, if only to shake his hand.

[@Kenngo1969]

Perhaps, one day, you will. (Never say never!) ;-D Warm Regards and Best Wishes, -@Kenngo1969

[@iamawuss]

A wise man once told me: "If you don't make mistakes, you don't make anything."

[@batgirlp5561]

Those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat...literally just changed how I look back on my life.

[@simonwebb7431]

A couple of years ago I made a poster with this speech and put it on a wall in my teenage daughter's bedroom.

[@glenfernandes9038]

great!

[@chargrille804]

This was some years back

[@christianfreedom-seeker934]

Something for her boyfriend to read. Good idea!

[@jaybailleaux630]

Truly a man among men. Teddy lived those words. He jumped into the arena as child and stayed there till his death. What a man !

[@PainsIntern]

Spo had them niggas in history class

[@wisdom-for-all]

Some people change when they see the light, other people change when they feel the heat. Some people drink from the fountain of Knowledge, others just gargle and are immune to good advice. Some People are like Tea, they do not know their strength until they are in hot water. Some people never go crazy, what truly horrible lives they must live. Happy Holidays 🖖

[@chasepadgett3934]

Alright Bukowski 👌

[@seronymus]

Merry Christmas*

[@juancaminante8078]

Teddy is the Chad of Chads. Imagine if we had leaders like him today.

[@introverteddawg9805]

Man gave an entire speech with a fresh bullet stuck in his chest. Absolutely chad that puts the vast majority of men on the planet to shame.

[@luisreyes1963]

We would be an even greater nation. 🦅

[@risky1]

we do.....his name is President Donald J. Trump !!!1

[@juancaminante8078]

@@luisreyes1963 Now THATS what I’m talkin’ about! USA all the way, Brother!

[@juancaminante8078]

@@risky1 No disrespect to DJT. He got my vote, but Teddy is God-Tier.

[@gregorytayes4287]

Highly recommend a book called "The Strenuous Life" a collection of his speeches and writings this man was truly a living beast of willpower

[@Roddy556]

"It is not the critic who counts" is my favorite line.

[@stardust8635]

My boyfriend told me to listen to this speech years ago and I never bothered , he died almost two years ago and I’ve just discovered this and remembered what he said … bang on ! He was always right 🕊❤️

[@elihu217qd5150]

A real man right there! Kids should have people like him as their hero

[@Traderjoe]

Despite the extreme power of our access to the amazing power that our technology affords us, we have devolved intellectually to the point that almost none among us today could construct such a speech and deliver it.

[@life_of_riley88]

This is so true and sad at the same time. "Articulating one's thoughts, emotions, and ideas into words is no longer seen as a requisite document for character, but merely as an action only attainable to men of the past." -Riley Curran 2021

[@wardogmobius]

I think we are upon the downward slope of what will be the greatest explosion of wealth,knowledge and productivity with the 4th industrial revolution. The use of A.I in every aspect of our lives. The future is golden and it will have unimaginable prosperity. When we can experience such great quality content anytime, anywhere and any device and to know its gonna get more accessible and widespread in decades to come. What's upon us is unthinkable.

[@markyuto6820]

@@wardogmobius Well it can be great at the same time it is not. It's like a double-edged sword. Technology goes up while us humans goes down.

[@vza7938]

@@markyuto6820 yea..our reliance on technology will lessen our overall ability...im amazed by my tribes historical hunters, men of the past had to know how to build a hut, do carpentry, go farming, know about plants, the cycle of the sun and moon to determine what time of the year it is, and so on....we have increased knowledge in general/ useless facts, info or in our particular line of work..but no real understanding of the world and our surrroundings, nature etc..intellectuals, good engineers, scientists, doctors have become more intelligent..but apart from that, the common man might have become less wise

[@mericairon1909]

@@vza7938 your absolutely right in my opinion

[@churlish7851]

Where are our leaders who rival this man. God we need him now more then ever.

[@KageMinowara]

They're in you old chap.

[@ChristnThms]

TR was the real deal. There is a short biography of him called something like A Lion in the Whitehouse. Quick read, and you'll be amazed that his real life is more amazing than most fictional heroes. Manliest president ever. Even GW would have nodded his head to TR.

[@themajortom69]

No, no I would not be amazed at all, the hero in the White House came from Oyster Bay and South Dakota from his whirlwind presidency to his bull moose party a hero in every way

[@ChristnThms]

@@themajortom69 let's not forget also, an asthmatic who took up boxing, and learning disability that went to Harvard, and an officer who gave up his commission so that he could lead charges in battle. Nonconformist doesn't even begin to tell the story.

[@ChristnThms]

@@internetera1523 slave owner, yes. Abuser? Well, there are accounts of his slaves loyalty to him far exceeding anything he could or did ask of them, including begging for seed to plant crops because the war left him so broke that he couldn't afford to buy it. I suppose it's all anecdotal. But there are plenty of anecdotes of people who loved and were fiercely loyal to him that a statement like yours sounds mighty empty without facts to back it up. ...or did your liberal arts professors skip the fact based learning, and just go straight to the name calling identity politics parts.

[@adcyuumi]

@@internetera1523 In a time when black people could not safely be free, some men held slaves to protect them and not out of a deficit of respect/character. It was a sad, awful time; people of color were safer as property than as free people. Not every slave owner was a monster who thought slavery was right and black people were inferior. George Washington, though known as a bit of a bully within the military apparatus, was said to be extremely well thought of by his slaves and servants. I expect he was the sort of man who had no patience for arrogant men, a man who tended to look out for the less fortunate. Consider that he was enemy #1 to the British crown, not just guilty of treason but of leading an army of men to do the same. Usually it takes someone who thinks in terms of ideals, and who thinks of others, to risk so much on just a small chance of winning against what was at that time the greatest military power in the world. ... I'm reasonably sure that if George Washington saw how far we have come, he would smile. He would not be upset that slavery is illegal and that people of every ethnicity are named equal. He would be proud to stand beside Obama. I'm not sure whether he'd be quick to abandon the sexist views of his time, but I expect he is the sort to see the parallels and come around to modern thinking. But we don't have the luxury to know for sure. We can only know what was said of him in the time he lived, and those were good things. ... If you are looking for someone to dislike, I might suggest Andrew Jackson. He was not such a great guy, and he spent most of his presidency trying to grossly exceed his authority in ways that would make us all cringe with ethical dismay/disgust. In the contest for "worst president we've ever had", the list of contenders is short but he's actually probably the favorite (despite our recent political history; AJ was that awful).

[@renaissancestatesman]

@@adcyuumi Wilson was the worst. FDR is definitely up there. As all war mongers should be. Obama, Pappi Bush and Jr, LBJ, Truman, Lincoln (his freeing of thr slaves was admirable but not through massive war, debt and conscription which is a form of slavery.) I don't know much about Jackson other than he got cheated out of an election and then created a populist movement that became the Democrat party. I have some history to brush up on.

[@teddyroosevelt512]

I can't believe that people wanted to tear down this mans statue

[@randomcenturion7264]

For some, the easiest (and most hollow) way to raise themselves up, is to try (and fail) to tear others down.

[@floyd4335]

Teddy Roosevelt was an incredible person. Few people know that his mother and his wife died on the same day yet he endured that horror and went on excelling for the rest of his life.

[@BamaMcGroovy]

I've carried a printed version of this speech with me for 30 years now. I look at it daily. It has served me WELL. When ever I doubted if I should DO something or complain about something, I reminded myself to "GET IN THE RING, MFer!" I'm now unbelievably successful (in a "George Bailey" kind of way) and I owe a lot of it to this message from Teddy.

[@Adam-hs9ft]

"There is no man greater than he who dared to try, and there is no man lower than he who judges those who try when they fail" Idk if someone said this or if I made this up but yeah

[@kirstenrichards8558]

The failure is to NOT try. I mean you have nothing to lose, and possibly everything to gain😊

[@Ronnie-Jones]

The most forbidden documentary in history./ “Europa The Last Battle” at archive dot org

[@whereswaldo5740]

But I tried dammit! -McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest.

[@kellywalker8407]

Finer words have never been spoken. The concise, eloquence of your prose is inspiring....... Ah.....who am I trying to kid? Mark Twain could kick both our asses.......lol

[@whereswaldo5740]

@@kellywalker8407 The American bard.

[@StrengthResurgence]

The other quote that has always inspired me just as much as Teddy’s quote in this video is this one by William James: “Keep the faculty of effort alive in you by a little gratuitous exercise every day. That is, be systematically ascetic or heroic in little unnecessary points, do every day or two something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it, so that when the hour of dire need draws nigh, it may find you not unnerved and untrained to stand the test. So with the man who has daily inured himself to habits of concentrated attention, energetic volition, and self-denial in unnecessary things. He will stand like a tower when everything rocks around him, and when his softer fellow-mortals are winnowed like chaff in the blast.” Much love to all of you heading into 2021. Live bold and bestow it onto others.

[@W.Khairi]

Thanks for sharing

[@nancyanderson5310]

I copied every word. This validates how I’ve lived my life. I’m 85 and have survived many a quake and crash. Studied the book of JOB for fifty years, eventually in Hebrew. Got integrity, can travel.

[@pdlister]

And yet another, from Bill and Ted. "Be excellent to each other."

[@SonyWilliam]

I'm in such a time of my life when I cannot need to see this more. Nor can I like it enough. What a message. What, a message.

[@ericharrison7906]

This is the best speech I have heard. I love how it’s calm but stern and strong in its delivery. It gives me chills every time I listen to it. I play it whenever I need motivation to just keep going.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@williamcollins2232]

I needed this. I'm old now and face my eminent demise . Being born poorer than most can imagine, it has been a struggle to get a foothold in life. Working hard doesn't ALWAY mean success as described by society. I look back at failure and value hope. With hope now fading I can differentiate between want and need. So many times I climbed the mountain of success to where I could see the summit and fell short. Strangely, I've resisted becoming bitter in defeat. It's not in me to enjoy being the biggest loser but I deplore self pity. "A sparrow freezes and falls lifeless from a branch and never knows Self Pity. "

[@aaronpix3966]

I sense you have a great ability writing. Perhaps that is a pursuit you should undertake.

[@aaronpix3966]

It is never too late.

[@chrisandmindyforever]

Great attitude about your set backs...we all have them but you are doing it right “that resists persists” so not putting negative energy or emotions to it does help

[@orankangas8864]

I echo Aaron Pix in suggesting you explore writing. Old is physical true, but also mental. I know because I am oldish, perhaps more than you. I published my first book at age 71 will publish books 3 & 4 this year at age 80. I have 23 more books planned.

[@AgelessStones]

Whatever the outcome, at least you were in the arena

[@jimboyer5382]

I have been pounding (figuratively) this into my oldest grandson (10) who is so gifted, but has a fear of failure or being mocked, so when we talk on the phone or in person I always ask. Are you still in the game or have you moved to the seats in the bleachers? Finer motivational words have never been spoken than the man in the arena.

[@kellywalker8407]

Be patient. Don't give up. It might be years before your words take a holt. But, sink in they will........

[@white_devil73]

Right here with you. I say the same thing to my two kids almost every day.

[@applesandgrapesfordinner4626]

Good to instill strong will in others and wishing your family well

[@motreys]

Let kids be kids. They can only do it once.

[@ReviveAmericanism]

My dad spoke of the this speech and I had to look it up not disappointed in the slightest

[@ingeborgm6147]

I read most of his books and writings and I came yo admire this man called Theodore Roosevelt. Not because he was president; I know the least about his times as President. I got to know him during all his endeavors out West and all around the world. He lived, traveled and bedded down in jungles with the lowly and uneducated yet treated them not much different then those he had daily dealings with in Washington. He was a humble man and never expected more than was due to the rest of his fellow travelers. In the jungles of South America as in Africa he took his turn hunting for meat when rations ran low and shared precious water with his carriers while suffering the greatest hardship with constant threat to his life! He never asked for privilege even in the face of death. He fought in the jungles of Cuba and stayed with the last of his man if need be. He could stay on his horse an entire day and he often did when cattle was rounded up nd moved north from his ranch out west! He did the job of an able cow man and had the respect of all the tough wild men in cattle country long time ago. He roped cattle, transported cattle and slept with the rest of the cowboys with his head on his saddle under the starts, often under great hardship! Yet, how many Americans know much about this man who was one of our Presidents?

[@zorro149]

This reminds me of the man who was potentially the greatest baseball player who ever lived. He never struck out, he never missed a fly ball, he never had a ground ball get past him, and he never made a bad throw. The only thing that kept him out of the Hall of Fame was nobody could get him to put his beer down and come play.

[@StephonsDoom]

Love this one

[@MeghrajGhartiofficialVlogs]

I just lost my job because of the pandemic , as a hotel cook , so i started a youtbube channel .wish me good luck guys .🙏🙏..

[@finddeniro]

Entertainment and Challenge Em. .

[@andrewbuhman1066]

If not you, who? If not now, when? I wish you success.

[@astrumdeus7098]

Good luck

[@SolarSailor1967]

Good luck

[@bukenyamuhamadi3359]

Good luck man in the Arena

[@bugarina70]

This is so relevant as we all see those on social media who ‘get off’ on criticizing the doers, while they themselves don’t have the guts to challenge themselves.

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

I have revered these words and the man who lived them. I believe all men are equal in proportion to the effort they expend in the struggle. I see an America that has forgotten the glory and the reward of the strenuous life. Just as Theodore Roosevelt in the election of 1912 could see no other hope for the country but to seek a third party, THE BULL MOUSE PARTY. I myself look around at our political waste land of 2022 and desire to raise up this nation into the arena. I stand in THE BULL MOUSE PARTY.

[@blackattack8212]

Beautiful wheel said

[@ugonnaorubele1812]

Eric Spoelstra definitely showed them this 😂

[@sosa3559]

I had to look up the video right after i heard him say it coach spo is the goat heat in 6 im not even a heat fan

[@Diana-gt1rv]

What a great historical speech from which all of us can learn still today! Somtimes life can be hard and unjust, but if we don't "step into the arena" and take up the fight against the obstacles we cannot win. It's always worth taking up the fight, no matter how hard it might be, even if you don't know the outcome. We all can learn from hardship, which only makes us stronger if we accept it and believe in victory. I really like these words a lot: "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming." Whoever is reading this, I wish you lots of strength in your battle and that 2021 will lead you out of the arena as a victorious man. Never give up, the sweat and blood are not in vain.

[@cubemonkeys1514]

I cannot begin to tell you how many times I've watched this on repeat

[@philedwards896]

Will be getting these words etched into my skin soon.. it’s gotten me through COVID.. the family I thought I had was smaller than ever imagined. Please make it through mama.. everyone please pray for her. COVID is real. All praise goes to the most high YHWH.

[@MuffinG331]

I was hiking up Mt. Sugarloaf with my brother and dad, and while climbing up the steepest part, I remembered this speech especially when my face was, "Marred by dust, and sweat, and blood." I made it to the top, and now I am more motivated to exercise :)

[@aarthi545]

For every single one of us who judge others for their efforts, success or failure. This is just the poem that will make us feel so feeble. The man in the arena is the one who can choose, us though can only watch him choose. Sad to be where I am but would strive to become like him.

[@MattXShaver]

My favorite part about this speech is how many people I know that love it and yet do absolutely nothing with their time. Actions > Thoughts

[@txgunman1829]

I recently started a new career, when I start feeling tired or hopeless I remember this. The more I struggle, the more I try, the prouder I become. I failed many times to get where I am, even if I don't make it to where I want. I can rest at night knowing I walk into the arena every day.

[@colincrisostomo1490]

I’m a runner. Bad days are something that just happen in this sport. But every time one of those bad days happens to me I always think of this quote.

[@MasteryOrder]

Bad days are just character-building days, moments in time where we forge our resilience and strength of mind. I wish you strength and willpower to always push through your challenges. All the best to you!

[@colincrisostomo1490]

@@MasteryOrder thank you! I wish the same to you as well. I always try and push this quote on my teammates when they are mad about how they did in a race because “there is no effort without error and shortcoming”

[@MasteryOrder]

@@colincrisostomo1490 Failure just means that you are on the edge of your capabilities. That is good since only there you can become better. Keep being a support for others as well. All the best to you!

[@markknivila8383]

A great speech by one of our greatest Americans! Thank you, Teddy!

[@nikhilsingh5233]

there are plenty of Cold Timid Souls that will never know victory or defeat.

[@jeremyclements2460]

On Friday, 26 Apr 2024 I retired from the USAF after 25 years of serving my country and for the closing remarks of my ceremony, I chose these words from President Roosevelt in my final address to my friends, family and fellow Airmen. In today's political climate, regardless of which side of the aisle you support, I think we can all agree that we need more leaders like Rough-and-Ready Teddy.

[@JustMe-gh7ib]

I read this speech out loud in front of our church recently. We had all given ourselves to an important program that we ended up closing down. I knew how we could be tempted to be discouraged and lose the important momentum that comes with a big effort in church. Never give up. Never surrender.

[@alecl4767]

Incredibly, I was just thinking of this speech and decided to get on KZbin prior to work today and this video was the very first I saw upon opening KZbin. It’s a sign. Thanks for posting this masterpiece, my favorite quote of TR’s, a truly remarkable man. Let us all strive to live the strenuous, virtuous life in 2021 and beyond!

[@ARMYStrongHOOAH17]

"There is no effort without error and shortcomings" That spoke to me.

[@JAC13]

I memorized this speech in high school and now at 53 I still remember it word for word. Truer words have never been said and now in these trying times this speech talks to me everyday.

[@isaacurban6850]

The way it is spoken in this video touches the heartstrings. Gives that feeling in your gut when you feel like you are going to break down. Eyes tear up every time.

[@randysmith2866]

Those facing life with a sneer disliked this video !

[@tombellamy7167]

This speech is what I visualize when I go whitewater rafting. It's one of my favorite things to do on a river. Whenever I'm there, at the top of a Class V rapid, surrounded by towering cliffs & canyons on both sides, that's my arena.

[@quantumpotential7639]

I've heard about you before. An amazing man this Tom. Thanks for inspiring all of us. 💕💪🇺🇸

[@dahasolomon7314]

Damn.....the night in the museum president had bars 🤯

[@bfwebster]

This quote was on the wall of our football locker room over 50 years ago when I was in high school. It inspired me to stay in football through all four years, though I was never any better than second string. And it has inspired me through my whole life, leading me to repeatedly attempt new things - some I succeeded at, and some I did not. But it has always kept me in the arena.

[@flutterby6390]

Great inspirational words. I feel privileged to have known a man like this, to have watched him live, 'daring greatly' while others critique him. What an honour.

[@larryeddings3185]

These words have inspired me for years.

[@rav-ft2wh]

This video and channel was what made me pick myself up. You need to know how many lives you've touched bro. We are all so thankful you brought us to this point.

[@risky1]

THAT ......is my FAVORITE SPEECH OF ALL TIME. I heard it many years ago and have tried to live by it. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS !!!

[@yaokra7551]

One of the timeless powerful and inspirational words, I have ever heard. True then, still true today and forever in any era. 🙏🏽

[@tylerschoen5643]

Theodore is truly a rare human and a man I was I could have experienced first hand. I strive to hold a 10th of the mans wisdom and I’d be honored to be considered a doer by his standards

[@FirstLast-gk6lg]

Been listening to this on loop every morning. Thank you for putting this up

[@henrikcederlof8444]

This speech changed my life, like really. It brings forth all the emotions a human can feel in less than 3 minutes. Leaving you breathless and empty, full of questions and resentment... Yet it fills you with courage you never knew you had, logic to overpower the most complex situations in your life and it clears the fog thats been building up in your head. After those 3 minutes, you are if you've actually listened a changed person. I would never in my life think that a speech that is over a 100 years old would be the key to change in my life. Thank you Teddy, if you only knew that this would inspire and change people so long after youre gone.

[@AminABbasi]

This man understands life in simplest way, I feel connected with this speech without any effort:)

[@fr3qh0pp3r]

This excerpt of President Roosevelt’s speech at Sorbonne in Paris 23 April 1910 is masterful. A young soldier in 1989 wrote it calligraphy and gave it to me on his way to his first duty station. Every day is a day in the arena. You have to look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself, “did I do my best?” If the answer is no, then find out why not. Was it lack of motivation? Lack of training? Correct whatever is holding you back and try harder tomorrow. No one can be perfect. The best that you can do is high achievement. I’ve always heard it said, “practice makes perfect.” I say be careful what you practice. Because if you practice the wrong things, then you’ve perfected them. You have to keep striving for yourself, family, friends, community, and country. Never give up !!! Put God in the forefront of all you say and do !!! Another favorite: How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these. By: Mr. George Washington Carver May this year be filled with peace, love, joy, prosperity, and health in the company of our families and friends !!! Peace to all who read this !!!

[@hanswurscht6625]

This is how I got over the anxiety of funding my company: I told myself that if I fail, I at least failed while daring greatly. I could look in the mirror and tell myself that I'm not one of these timid souls who had a great idea and vision but didnt act on it out of fear. The ghosts of unfullfilled potential will not haunt me about this.

[@mlshull]

This speech, at first listening, may have just made a change in my life...

[@MasteryOrder]

Great to read that. Sometimes a simple idea can trigger a change. Strive to build yourself into a man of character and strength, a man of discipline and self-control, a trustworthy man who puts his skills in the service of others and you will be fulfilled in life. If masculinity and manhood are topics that interest you, feel free to challenge yourself with some ideas on the Mastery Order and challenge back if you have other points of view. We can only become better men if we engage in challenging discussions. Looking forward to hearing your points of view. All the best to you!

[@optimizedpran1247]

These are the words of a great man. You can tell how much experience, and highs and lows, and humiliation and triumph lies behind them. It's like he summed up his entire life experience in one speech.

[@stevenengelhardt345]

This one's powerful, I find myself coming back to it Quite often. Thank you sir

[@queenchrysalis8445]

this speech is the most heartbreakingly true thing I have ever heard. it's so true that people will hate it fore the sole reason that it will make them think back on who they really are on the inside. thank you for putting these up on KZbin at a time when the lessons of the past and the struggles of our ancestors are being erased for the sole reason of not being modern and woke. God bless you and never give these up

[@jonathansimon1492]

This is simply excellent. Thank you so much for producing and sharing this!

[@bodhi9464]

have always loved this - thanks for putting it up 🙏🏼 train hard - fight easy 🇬🇧

[@thompo999]

Finally a voice on youtube to match and give justice to the speech!

[@connorstar164]

Stay in the fight my friend. The fight for life.

[@fighterace316]

I’m going on a small tangent here…I won my weight loss challenge at my gym after becoming equal 3rd in a similar situation back in 2018 but tonight I won outright First and I no one expected me to do it and after watching this throughout my challenge I’m no longer the afterthought, I won!!! 👏🙌💪 I lost 12 kgs on my own and now I have to keep it off. Thank you Teddy Roosevelt, you’re speechless kept me in the fight.

[@yusraraouf4839]

this BLEW my mind.

[@ceoofgrind8101]

I wish we still had leaders like this.

[@LeviRice]

Every few months I came here and listen to this and cry I can't explain it

[@mohammadrezaazadi1208]

These words were some of those few that will remain in my memory to the day I day. Rest in peace Sir.