If I had to choose, I might name Theodore Roosevelt. He is an individual that sounds more myth than man. This man was part of the Rough Riders, founded the national park system, read at least one book a day, and delivered a ninety minute speech with a bullet lodged in his chest. “If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.” ― Theodore Roosevelt “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” ― Theodore Roosevelt “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” ― Theodore Roosevelt “The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first and love of soft living and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” ― Theodore Roosevelt