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• Walk softly and carry a big stick. -- Theodore Roosevel
• Speak softly and carry a big stick.
• There is a homely adage which runs, "Speak softly and carry a big stick
  you will go far." --Theodore Roosevelt [1858-1919] Speech at Minnesota State Fair [Sept. 2, 1901]...
• Damn reporters! That wasn't the quote at all! It was 'carry a big SHOVEL'.
  Sticks, indeed!" -- Teddy Roosevelt in college...
• Cheeble softly, and carry a big chewstick.
• Speak softly and carry a big check.
• Bully! Bully! -- Teddy Roosevelt with John Muir at Glacier Poi
• Do not hit at all if it can be avoided, but never hit softly. -- Theodore Roosevel