"During TR's term as Governor of NY State he fought with the party bosses, particularly Boss Tom Platt regarding a political appointment. Roosevelt held out, although the boss threatened, to "ruin" him. In the end the boss gave in. According to Nathan Miller in his book "Theodore Roosevelt, A Life," 'Looking back upon his handling of the incident, Roosevelt thought he never saw a bluff carried more resolutely through to the final limit. And writing to a friend a few days later, he observed: 'I have always been fond of the West African proverb: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." The proverb and the policy followed him into numerous instances in his career, including his policies abroad during his presidency."
"During TR's term as Governor of NY State he fought with the party bosses, particularly Boss Tom Platt regarding a political appointment. Roosevelt held out, although the boss threatened, to "ruin" him. In the end the boss gave in. According to Nathan Miller in his book "Theodore Roosevelt, A Life," 'Looking back upon his handling of the incident, Roosevelt thought he never saw a bluff carried more resolutely through to the final limit. And writing to a friend a few days later, he observed: 'I have always been fond of the West African proverb: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." The proverb and the policy followed him into numerous instances in his career, including his policies abroad during his presidency."
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