Speak softly and carry a big stick

When dealing with everyday people, whether higher up or lower
whether you are making treaties or selling a lawn mower

you must speak softly and carry a big stick
or at least that's what teddy roosevelt's pick

be kind and polite and mind your manners
but if everything goes wrong lift up your war banners

with this ideal you'll never lose
but it may not be for you, so choose

it worked for teddy, his life always full
but you can decide whether it's good or just bull