Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography (1913), Chapter XV: The Peace of Righteousness
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt delivers a balanced call to justice during an era when industrialization had intensified class divides. At a time when the voices of socialism were gaining momentum and the excesses of the Gilded Age still echoed, he champions a middle path. His appeal is for an equitable society where merit and integrity define worth—not wealth or status. This vision of a "square deal" remains a cornerstone of fair governance.