Comparison is the thief of joy. — Theodore Roosevelt | Printable Wall Art

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”

Words by Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) — 26th President of the United States.

About this quote

Measuring our lives against the achievements, fortunes, or appearances of others distracts us from appreciating what we already have. Constant evaluation against external standards breeds envy and inadequacy, replacing gratitude with dissatisfaction. The core message invites us to focus on personal growth and self-acceptance rather than using the lives of others as a yardstick for our own happiness.

Popularly attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, this specific phrasing does not appear in his surviving speeches or writings. It gained widespread popularity in the late twentieth century as a timeless maxim on personal well-being.

This print suits a home office or study, offering a daily reminder to focus on personal goals.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

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Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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