Civilization Quotes by Franklin D. Roosevelt

17 Civilization quotes by Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Roosevelt’s leadership spanned crisis and recovery, and his words on the collective strength of humanity reflect that era. Seventeen remarks reveal his belief in perseverance, cooperation, and a forward‑looking civilization.

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The money-changers have fled from their high seats in the temple of our civilization. We may now restore that temple to the…

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You cannot organize civilization around the core of militarism and at the same time expect reason to control human destinies.

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In the final analysis, the progress of our civilization will be retarded if any large body of citizens falls behind. Without the…

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If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds,…

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We do not see faith, hope, and charity as unattainable ideals, but we use them as stout supports of a nation fighting…

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We must remember that any oppression, any injustice, any hatred, is a wedge designed to attack our civilization.

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Do not confuse objectives with methods. When the nation becomes substantially united in favor of planning the broad objectives of civilization, then…

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“Modern civilization has become so complex and the lives of civilized men so interwoven with the lives of other men in other…

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If I were starting life over again, I am inclined to think that I would go into the advertising business in preference…

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“Today we are faced with the pre-eminent fact that if civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships,…

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We must open our eyes and see that modern civilization has become so complex and the lives of civilized men so interwoven…

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For out of this modern civilization economic royalists carved new dynasties. New kingdoms were built upon concentration of control over material things.…

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No greater tragedy exists in modern civilization than the aged, worn-out worker who after a life of ceaseless effort and useful productivity…

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To a great extent the achievements of invention, of mechanical and of artistic creation, must of necessity, and rightly, be individual rather…

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My fellow Americans: Last night when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that the…

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If civilization is to survive, the principles of the Prince of Peace must be restored. Shattered trust between nations must be revived.…

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Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic,…

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Inquisitiveness is the most useful talent.

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'Peace on earth, good will toward men' - democracy must cling to that message. For it is my deep conviction that democracy cannot live…

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I have seen war ... I hate war.

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I have seen war. I have seen war on land and sea. I have seen blood running from the wounded. I have seen men…

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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…

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