Teddy in Reverse
Sirs:
Everything in TIME was worth reading Sept. 7a splendid number. Only one little criticism: In your Knox write-up you say: "Like Teddy Roosevelt, he believes in strong talk and the Big Stick."
I think you will find that Teddy said: "Speak softly but carry a Big Stick," which is almost the reverse; but your version is still much better than to speak boastfully and carry no stick at all.
JOHN SLAVENS Phoenix, Ariz.
Teddy Roosevelt's strong talk was likewise the reverse.ED.
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Sirs:
Have just been reading in my April 13 TIME letters...
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