speak softly and carry a big stick

proverb Attempt peaceful negotiations while also being prepared for confrontation by displaying one's power, especially elements of force. The phrase was popularized by US President Theodore Roosevelt in a 1903 speech. Because that group is violent and unpredictable, I think you need to speak softly and carry a big stick when you deal with them.

See also: and, big, carry, softly, speak, stick

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

speak softly and carry a big stick

Back up what you say with a show of strength. This term is a quotation from a speech by President Theodore Roosevelt on September 2, 1901, in which he said the country must keep on training a highly efficient navy in order to back up the Monroe Doctrine. It was often repeated and is by no means obsolete. Opera singer Renée Fleming referred to it in The Inner Voice (2004, describing her manager: “He is thoughtful, has enormous integrity, is highly respected, and speaks softly but carries . . . well, you know.”

See also: and, big, carry, softly, speak, stick

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

a woman's work is never done
teach a man to fish
village
it takes a village
chickens come home to roost
chickens come home to roost, one's
casu consulto
a good example is the best sermon
best defense is a good offense
a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words

References in periodicals archive

Therefore, drawing on the century old dictum espoused by visionary US President, Theodore Roosevelt, Pakistan would do well to 'Speak softly and carry a Big Stick,' in response to the increasingly bellicose rhetoric being espoused by India.

Speak softly and carry a big stick

What ever happened to Teddy Roosevelt's wise foreign policy maxim "speak softly and carry a big stick"?

The world needs a leader.. not Trump; RECORD VIEW

President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy was summed up in his famous phrase: "Speak softly and carry a big stick." President Barack Obama's might be summarized as, "Speak loudly and carry a small stick, then impale yourself on it." The much talked up, talked down, on, off, missile strike against Syria was never more than a futile gesture.

Putin and Assad win by a knockout

In 1901, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt offered the advice ''Speak softly and carry a big stick'' in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair.

Today in History

The name is a play on the ship's nickname "America's Big Stick," which comes from "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far," a West African proverb and policy used by the ship's namesake, President Theodore Roosevelt, throughout his career.

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Barack Obama is often compared to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but it is from the book of another Roosevelt that he has taken a leaf: President Theodore Roosevelt, who, 108 years ago, advised his successors: "Speak softly and carry a big stick!"

Calm voice and big stick

By Uri Avnery Barack Obama is often compared to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but it is from the book of another Roosevelt that he has taken a leaf: President Theodore Roosevelt, who, 108 years ago, advised his successors: "Speak softly and carry a big stick!" This week, the whole world saw how this is done.

Calm voice, big stick

Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick: How Local TV Broadcasters Exert Political Power, J.

Snider' s Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick: How Local TV Broadcasters Exert Political Power.

Speak Softly and Carry A Big Stick: How Local TV Broadcasters Exert Political Power

From Teddy Roosevelt ("Speak softly and carry a big stick.") to Ronald Reagan ("I am not worried about the deficit.

Mirth of a nation: how Bill Clinton learned to tell jokes on himself and get the last laugh

The image of a president vainly trying to avoid foreign policy thickets but eventually devoting more attention to international matters than to domestic well-being is so familiar that the motto of American diplomacy may be less Teddy Roosevelt's "Speak softly and carry a big stick" than Michael Corleone's "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!"

Foreign intrigue: what explains the presidential urge to go global? (Rant)

In 1903, President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, a distant relative of FDR, did say "Speak softly and carry a big stick".

Peter's pathetic stance

He said "speak softly and carry a big stick," and there is no doubt about the size of his stick--what is more difficult to find is evidence that he ever spoke softly.

Sizing Up the Roosevelts

"Speak softly and carry a big stick" was credited to Theodore Roosevelt a few weeks after becoming president.

1901: Sports; social issues and crime; folkways; fashion; holidays

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释义	speak softly and carry a big stick speak softly and carry a big stick proverb Attempt peaceful negotiations while also being prepared for confrontation by displaying one's power, especially elements of force. The phrase was popularized by US President Theodore Roosevelt in a 1903 speech. Because that group is violent and unpredictable, I think you need to speak softly and carry a big stick when you deal with them. See also: and, big, carry, softly, speak, stick Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. speak softly and carry a big stick Back up what you say with a show of strength. This term is a quotation from a speech by President Theodore Roosevelt on September 2, 1901, in which he said the country must keep on training a highly efficient navy in order to back up the Monroe Doctrine. It was often repeated and is by no means obsolete. Opera singer Renée Fleming referred to it in The Inner Voice (2004, describing her manager: “He is thoughtful, has enormous integrity, is highly respected, and speaks softly but carries . . . well, you know.” See also: and, big, carry, softly, speak, stick The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a woman's work is never done teach a man to fish village it takes a village chickens come home to roost chickens come home to roost, one's casu consulto a good example is the best sermon best defense is a good offense a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words References in periodicals archive Therefore, drawing on the century old dictum espoused by visionary US President, Theodore Roosevelt, Pakistan would do well to 'Speak softly and carry a Big Stick,' in response to the increasingly bellicose rhetoric being espoused by India. Speak softly and carry a big stick What ever happened to Teddy Roosevelt's wise foreign policy maxim "speak softly and carry a big stick"? The world needs a leader.. not Trump; RECORD VIEW President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy was summed up in his famous phrase: "Speak softly and carry a big stick." President Barack Obama's might be summarized as, "Speak loudly and carry a small stick, then impale yourself on it." The much talked up, talked down, on, off, missile strike against Syria was never more than a futile gesture. Putin and Assad win by a knockout In 1901, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt offered the advice ''Speak softly and carry a big stick'' in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair. Today in History The name is a play on the ship's nickname "America's Big Stick," which comes from "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far," a West African proverb and policy used by the ship's namesake, President Theodore Roosevelt, throughout his career. New Starbucks Coffee named, "The Big Sip" Barack Obama is often compared to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but it is from the book of another Roosevelt that he has taken a leaf: President Theodore Roosevelt, who, 108 years ago, advised his successors: "Speak softly and carry a big stick!" Calm voice and big stick By Uri Avnery Barack Obama is often compared to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but it is from the book of another Roosevelt that he has taken a leaf: President Theodore Roosevelt, who, 108 years ago, advised his successors: "Speak softly and carry a big stick!" This week, the whole world saw how this is done. Calm voice, big stick Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick: How Local TV Broadcasters Exert Political Power, J. Snider' s Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick: How Local TV Broadcasters Exert Political Power. Speak Softly and Carry A Big Stick: How Local TV Broadcasters Exert Political Power From Teddy Roosevelt ("Speak softly and carry a big stick.") to Ronald Reagan ("I am not worried about the deficit. Mirth of a nation: how Bill Clinton learned to tell jokes on himself and get the last laugh The image of a president vainly trying to avoid foreign policy thickets but eventually devoting more attention to international matters than to domestic well-being is so familiar that the motto of American diplomacy may be less Teddy Roosevelt's "Speak softly and carry a big stick" than Michael Corleone's "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" Foreign intrigue: what explains the presidential urge to go global? (Rant) In 1903, President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, a distant relative of FDR, did say "Speak softly and carry a big stick". Peter's pathetic stance He said "speak softly and carry a big stick," and there is no doubt about the size of his stick--what is more difficult to find is evidence that he ever spoke softly. Sizing Up the Roosevelts "Speak softly and carry a big stick" was credited to Theodore Roosevelt a few weeks after becoming president. 1901: Sports; social issues and crime; folkways; fashion; holidays
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