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“Since becoming President, I have come to know that the finest of Americans we have abroad today are the missionaries of the cross. I am humiliated that I am not finding this out until this late day the worth of foreign missions and the nobility of the missionaries.” quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
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“Since becoming President, I have come to know that the finest of Americans we have abroad today are the missionaries of the cross. I am humiliated that I am not finding this out until this late day the worth of foreign missions and the nobility of the missionaries.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He recognizes that American missionaries abroad embody the best of the nation and that their work is undervalued.

In simple terms: Missionaries represent American ideals overseas.

Key Takeaway

Respect and support missionary work.

Themes

service faith national pride

Mood

reflective grateful

Type

inspirational historical

When to use this quote

  • church support
  • policy discussions
  • education programs
  • international aid

Key Concepts

cultural exchange spiritual outreach

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we better honor missionaries?
  • What other contributions deserve recognition?
A Different Perspective

He may overlook other forms of service abroad.

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