15+ Brene Brown Get In The Arena Quote. The critics are going to be in the arena (so might as well invite them in). I'm a great believer in quotes, and theodore roosevelt's 'the man in the arena' speech is one of my favourites. Jump in the arena with us, at least occasionally, to gain that perspective. You will feel pain, grief, and shame. I also feel it's time i take on brene brown's edict. She often cites a quote from theodore roosevelt, from his speech . Brené brown, ph.d., lmsw, is a research professor at the university of houston graduate. Entering the arena is intimidating. If you enter the arena, you will get hurt. It's a play on roosevelt's famous quote.
