As a nation, we may take pride in the fact that we are softhearted; but we cannot afford to be soft-headed. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The American people want their government to act, and not merely to talk, whenever and wherever there is a threat to world… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The world order which we seek is the co-operation of free countries, working together in a friendly, civilized society. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The hand that held the dagger has struck it into the back of its neighbor. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The barrier to success is not something which exists in the real world; it is composed purely and simply of doubts about… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
On the European Front the most important development of the past year has been the crushing offensive of the Great Armies of… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The most difficult place in the world to get a clear and open perspective of the country as a whole is Washington. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
I believe that the fundamental proposition is that we must recognize that the hostilities in Europe, in Africa, and in Asia are… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
There is one front and one battle where everyone in the United States-every man, woman, and child-is in action, and will be… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds,… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Wise and prudent men and intelligent conservatives have long known that in a changing world worthy institutions can be conserved only by… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
We must open our eyes and see that modern civilization has become so complex and the lives of civilized men so interwoven… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The loneliest feeling in the world is when you think you are leading the parade and turn to find that no one… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The Nazi danger to our Western world has long ceased to be a mere possibility. The danger is here now--not only from… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
A world turned into a stereotype, a society converted into a regiment, a life translated into a routine, make it difficult for… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Once I prophesied that this generation of Americans had a rendezvous with destiny. That prophecy now comes true. To us much is… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Those of you who have been there Haiti know it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It has… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The trade agreement which I had the privilege of signing with your Prime Minister last autumn is tangible evidence of the desire… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Our policy is to give all possible material aid to the nations that still resist aggression across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
We all know that books burn, yet we have the greater knowledge that books cannot be killed by fire. People die, but… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
(Mariners) have written one of its most brilliant chapters. They have delivered the goods when and where needed in every theater of… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The peoples of many countries are being taxed to the point of poverty and starvation... to enable governments to engage in a… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
I am particularly interested in the indications that the people seem to understand and approve the necessity of pursuing the course that… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
We have the men--the skill--the wealth--and above all, the will… We must be the great arsenal of democracy. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
In the field of world policy; I would dedicate this nation to the policy of the good neighbor. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression. The second… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Freedom of the press is essential to the preservation of a democracy; but there is a difference between freedom and license. Editorialists… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
No greater blessing could come to our land today than a revival of the spirit of religion. I doubt if there is… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger. The world will either move forward toward unity… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The ultimate victory of tomorrow is democracy, and through democracy with education, for no people in all the world can be kept… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Resort to force in the Great War (I) failed to bring tranquillity. Victory and defeat alike were sterile. That lesson the world… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
America has been the New World in all tongues, to all peoples, not because this continent was a new-found land, but because… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Unless the peace that follows recognizes that the whole world is one neighborhood and does justice to the whole human race, the… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
These are bad days for all of us who remember always that when real world forces come into conflict, the final result… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
A nation, like a person, has a mind - a mind that must be kept informed and alert, that must know itself,… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
In a democratic nation, power must be linked with responsibility, and obliged to defend and justify itself within the framework of the general good. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
'Peace on earth, good will toward men' - democracy must cling to that message. For it is my deep conviction that democracy cannot live… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
I have seen war. I have seen war on land and sea. I have seen blood running from the wounded. I have seen men… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
All of our people all over the country-except the pure-blooded Indians-are immigrants or descendants of immigrants, including even those who came over here on… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
They have given their sons to the military services. They have stoked the furnaces and hurried the factory wheels. They have made the planes… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
On the European Front the most important development of the past year has been the crushing offensive of the Great Armies of Russia... — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
The core of our defense is the faith we have in the institutions we defend. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
Labor Day symbolizes our determination to achieve an economic freedom for the average man which will give his political freedom realty. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
Too often in recent history liberal governments have been wrecked on rocks of loose fiscal policy. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
The future lies with those wise political leaders who realize that the great public is interested more in Government than in politics. The growing… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share
