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Citizenship in a Republic

Citizenship in a Republic is the title of a speech given by Theodore Roosevelt, former President of the United States, at the Sorbonne in Paris, France, on April 23, 1910.[1]

For the miniseries, see Man in the Arena: Tom Brady.

One notable passage from the speech is referred to as "The Man in the Arena":[2][3]


Someone who is heavily involved in a situation that requires courage, skill, or tenacity, as opposed to someone sitting on the sidelines and watching, is often referred to as "the man in the arena".

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The Strenuous Life

Muscular Christianity

. Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University.

"The Man in the Arena"