Who said walk softly

The 'speak softly The widespread use of 'speak softly and carry a big stick' began with American president Theodore Roosevelt. In a letter to Henry L.

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Newsletter Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info and giveaways by email. All rights reserved. The complete wording is: "Speak softly and carry a big stick — you will go far. Big Stick Diplomacy Roosevelt did not intend for the phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick" to be taken literally. Examples of Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy During Roosevelt's presidency, his foreign policy actions often reflected the big stick approach to diplomacy.

When Britain and Germany implemented a blockade of Venezuela , Roosevelt spoke out against their actions and called for the blockade to end. Simultaneously, he built up the U. The Colombian and French companies overseeing the construction of the Panama Canal engaged in price gouging. Diplomacy didn't solve the problem, so the U. In this case, money was the big stick. In order to make the world aware of one of America's big sticks, in Roosevelt sent the country's updated armada of warships, known as the Great White Fleet on an excursion around the world.

This tour was touted as a training exercise, so its official purpose was peaceful. However, the big stick nature of the voyage was quite clear. Everyday Examples of Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick Even if you have no interest in political diplomacy or foreign relations, you have probably experienced the speak softly and carry a big stick approach in your life. When your parents ask you nicely to clean your room rather than informing you that you won't be leaving the house or using your computer or cell phone until it's done, but you know what the consequence of failing to do so would be.