Speak softly and carry a big stick.

Theodore Roosevelt

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Topic

Carrots and sticks Diplomacy International politics

Author

Theodore Roosevelt

Source

Letters of Theodore Roosevelt

Medium

Letter

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

1900 1900s 20th century

Occupation

American President Nobel laureate National leader Politician

From

United States

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Citation

Roosevelt, Theodore, Jr. Letter to Henry L. Sprague. 26 Jan. 1900.

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