Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes

“Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Looking Forward

topic:happiness wealth

“Those who cherish their freedom and recognize and respect the equal right of their neighbors to be free and live in peace, must work together for the triumph of law and moral principles in order that peace, justice, and confidence may prevail...”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Quarantine Speech

topic:freedom peace justice

“No nation which refuses to exercise forbearance and to respect the freedom and rights of others can long remain strong and retain the confidence and respect of other nations.”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Quarantine Speech

topic:freedom

“So first of all let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyses needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Looking Forward

topic:fear

“In the field of world policy I would dedicate this nation to the policy of the good neighbour—the neighbour who resolutely respects himself and, because he does so, respects the rights of others—the neighbour who respects the sanctity of his...”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Looking Forward

topic:world

“It is the purpose of government to see that not only the legitimate interests of the few are protected, but that the welfare and rights of the many are conserved.”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Looking Forward

topic:government

“Good government should maintain the balance where every individual may have a place if he will take it, where every individual may find safety if he wishes it, where every individual may attain such power as his ability permits, consistent with...”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Looking Forward

topic:government responsibility

“Yes, the money-changers have fled from their high seats in the temple of our civilisation. We may now restore that temple to the ancient truths. The measure of the restoration lies in the extent to which we apply social values more noble than...”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Looking Forward

topic:society money value

“War is a contagion, whether it be declared or undeclared.”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Quarantine Speech

topic:war

“We are determined to keep out of war, yet we cannot insure ourselves against the disastrous effects of war and the dangers of involvement.”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Quarantine Speech

topic:war

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