Diplomati
«Tal varleg og ha med deg ein stor stokk, du vil nå langt.» Theodore Roosevelt
Opphavleg tekst:
«I have always been fond of the West African proverb "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.»
Informasjon
Opphav: Theodore Roosevelt År: 1901
Periode: 1900-åra
Kontekst: Ordtaket blei ein slags signatur for Roosevelt etter at han hadde brukt det i ein tale han haldt ved Minnesota State Fair:
- «There is a homely adage which runs 'Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.' If the American nation will speak softly and yet build and keep at a pitch of highest training a thoroughly efficient Navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.» (1901-09-02)
- «There is a homely adage which runs 'Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.' If the American nation will speak softly and yet build and keep at a pitch of highest training a thoroughly efficient Navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.» (1901-09-02)
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«Tal varleg og ha med deg ein stor stokk, du vil nå langt.»