Comments on: Manvotional: The Man in The Arena by Theodore Roosevelt http://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:28:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jared Nixhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-97760 Jared Nix Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:01:09 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-97760 Wonderful article in reference to a excellent man. I have been visiting this site for years but until now never felt the need to comment, I assumed the rest of you had it covered for me and there was truly nothing to say. After going through the "100 Must read books for Men" listed here on the AOM I read the Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. This in turn led to countless other studies into the man and his life, as well as the lives he impacted. And in response to caveman sam, you have all the right in the world to feel negatively to TR, as any man, he is not perfect, but I truly feel that he strived for only the highest ideals and the truest versions of citizenship and purpose. Theodore Roosevelt led a life that many men would do well to emulate but applying his principles to our own. As for "The imperial cruse", I suggest AOM readers to do proper research into this highly opinionated and exaggerated piece of literary fluff before allowing the unshakable image of this man to change. Wonderful article in reference to a excellent man. I have been visiting this site for years but until now never felt the need to comment, I assumed the rest of you had it covered for me and there was truly nothing to say. After going through the “100 Must read books for Men” listed here on the AOM I read the Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. This in turn led to countless other studies into the man and his life, as well as the lives he impacted. And in response to caveman sam, you have all the right in the world to feel negatively to TR, as any man, he is not perfect, but I truly feel that he strived for only the highest ideals and the truest versions of citizenship and purpose. Theodore Roosevelt led a life that many men would do well to emulate but applying his principles to our own. As for “The imperial cruse”, I suggest AOM readers to do proper research into this highly opinionated and exaggerated piece of literary fluff before allowing the unshakable image of this man to change.

]]> By: Caveman Samhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-85928 Caveman Sam Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:13:56 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-85928 TR could talk the talk... like most politicians he was good at presenting a good image. However, he was an enormous twat. Do some actual research into him and his life rather than just consuming the propaganda that he and others put out about him and you'll realize this. A good start would be "Imperial Cruise" by James Bradley. TR could talk the talk… like most politicians he was good at presenting a good image. However, he was an enormous twat. Do some actual research into him and his life rather than just consuming the propaganda that he and others put out about him and you’ll realize this. A good start would be “Imperial Cruise” by James Bradley.

]]> By: Andrew McCormickhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-77097 Andrew McCormick Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:41:43 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-77097 Just discovered this awesome website and what better introduction than finding this most excellent of quotes. Probably the perfect motto for any man to live by and certainly one of the most underrated speeches in U.S. history. Just discovered this awesome website and what better introduction than finding this most excellent of quotes. Probably the perfect motto for any man to live by and certainly one of the most underrated speeches in U.S. history.

]]> By: Kevin Christyhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-69040 Kevin Christy Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:29:10 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-69040 I posted this quote as my Facebook update today and commented that this quote reflects my sentiments about Barack Obama. For all the criticism he receives, he is definitely in the arena getting bloodied up for causes he believes in. I totally respect him for that even if I don't agree with everything he's doing. I posted this quote as my Facebook update today and commented that this quote reflects my sentiments about Barack Obama. For all the criticism he receives, he is definitely in the arena getting bloodied up for causes he believes in. I totally respect him for that even if I don’t agree with everything he’s doing.

]]> By: k2000khttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-44433 k2000k Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:39:12 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-44433 excuse me, protesters, not protectors excuse me, protesters, not protectors

]]> By: k2000khttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-44432 k2000k Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:38:20 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-44432 I think Teddy would have concurred with that protectors statement, excluding the force part. No need for arms when we are fortunate enough to have the ballot. I think Teddy would have concurred with that protectors statement, excluding the force part. No need for arms when we are fortunate enough to have the ballot.

]]> By: AKhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-41394 AK Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:39:31 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-41394 Gospel. Gospel.

]]> By: The Truthhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-26437 The Truth Wed, 06 May 2009 21:30:57 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-26437 I attended a recent "tea party" event, just to hear the argument, an attendee, was waving a sign and stated" we should do what pres teddy would do, and throw out the congress by force" I asked how they came to this conclusion. They're comment was what he did and what he said, I asked if they could give me an example, silence. I have noticed that those conservatives who put up Teddy as the type of president we should have don't know beans about him. Truely he deserves to b on MT. Rushmore. I attended a recent “tea party” event, just to hear the argument, an attendee, was waving a sign and stated” we should do what pres teddy would do, and throw out the congress by force” I asked how they came to this conclusion. They’re comment was what he did and what he said, I asked if they could give me an example, silence. I have noticed that those conservatives who put up Teddy as the type of president we should have don’t know beans about him. Truely he deserves to b on MT. Rushmore.

]]> By: OLDGUYhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-26127 OLDGUY Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:49:27 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-26127 Well that does it for me! I liked the AoM site before and posting TR's speeches tells me why. His "Citizenship in a Republic” speech has been my favorite read for years. I cant think of a single paragraph that doesent align with my views. Well that does it for me! I liked the AoM site before and posting TR’s speeches tells me why. His “Citizenship in a Republic” speech has been my favorite read for years. I cant think of a single paragraph that doesent align with my views.

]]> By: Kelly (Boxer)http://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-23332 Kelly (Boxer) Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:18:36 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-23332 I think that it is good for people to ask themselves if they "in the arena" or just a bystander expressing their "opinion". I try to do things instead of just talking about them. In boxing, I wanted to be in the ring instead of just being a spectator. I would rather get my nose bloodied instead of saying what someone else could have done better. I think that it is a good gut check for those who want to call themselves men...have I stepped into the arena or I have I played it safe as a spectator? I think that it is good for people to ask themselves if they “in the arena” or just a bystander expressing their “opinion”. I try to do things instead of just talking about them. In boxing, I wanted to be in the ring instead of just being a spectator. I would rather get my nose bloodied instead of saying what someone else could have done better. I think that it is a good gut check for those who want to call themselves men…have I stepped into the arena or I have I played it safe as a spectator?

]]> By: Uberhackhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-23301 Uberhack Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:36:38 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-23301 I want this on my gravestone. It's a bit long for a headstone but I want it none the less. I want this on my gravestone. It’s a bit long for a headstone but I want it none the less.

]]> By: babasachhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-23244 babasach Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:31:36 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-23244 This post reminds me of my all time favourite quotation (and the one that I always come back to when times get tough), also by Teddy Roosevelt: "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." This post reminds me of my all time favourite quotation (and the one that I always come back to when times get tough), also by Teddy Roosevelt:
“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.”

]]> By: Jsthegr8http://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-23228 Jsthegr8 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:46:42 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-23228 WOW never read this quote before...Thanks! WOW never read this quote before…Thanks!

]]> By: Tylerhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-23218 Tyler Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:04:38 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-23218 This quote always gets my blood up This quote always gets my blood up

]]> By: David at Animal-Kingdom-Workouts.comhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/02/28/manvotional-the-man-in-the-arena-by-theodore-roosevelt/#comment-23216 David at Animal-Kingdom-Workouts.com Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:46:52 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1973#comment-23216 The last line concerning the timid souls who know neither victory or defeat really hit home for me. I'm starting up my own health and fitness business at the moment and it can be a little scary. However, I'd rather have this feeling than be one of those timid souls. Thanks for this.- Dave The last line concerning the timid souls who know neither victory or defeat really hit home for me. I’m starting up my own health and fitness business at the moment and it can be a little scary. However, I’d rather have this feeling than be one of those timid souls. Thanks for this.

- Dave

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