The poorest way to face life

Subject(s): Animals, Birds, Inspiration, Quotations, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The Theodore Roosevelt quote on this postcard reads: “The poorest way to face life is to face it with a sneer.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

Geyer, John

Recipient

Unknown

Language

English

Period

African Safari (March 1909-1910)

Page Count

2

Production Method

Printed

Record Type

Multi-image

Resource Type

Postcard

Rights

These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Fritz R. Gordner and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.

Citation

Cite this Record

Chicago:

The poorest way to face life. [January 15, 2026]. Fritz R. Gordner Collection.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293112. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Geyer, John. The poorest way to face life. [15 Jan. 2026]. Multi-image.
Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293112.

APA:

Geyer, John., [2026, January 15]. The poorest way to face life.
Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293112.

Cite this Collection

Chicago:

Fritz R. Gordner Collection. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/fritz-r-gordner-collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/fritz-r-gordner-collection.

APA:

Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/fritz-r-gordner-collection.