World Quotes by Franklin D. Roosevelt

Lord, reform Thy world, beginning with me.

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

The whole world is one neighborhood.

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

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

The world order which we seek is the co-operation of free countries, working together in a friendly, civilized society.

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

The hand that held the dagger has struck it into the back of its neighbor.

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

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

We have the men--the skill--the wealth--and above all, the will… We must be the great arsenal of democracy.

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

In the field of world policy; I would dedicate this nation to the policy of the good neighbor.

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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

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

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

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

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

I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

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

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

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

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

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

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

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

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

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

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

Inequality may linger in the world of material things, but great music, great literature, great art and the wonders of science are,…

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

The structure of world peace cannot be the work of one man or one party or one nation. It must be a…

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

They have given their sons to the military services. They have stoked the furnaces and hurried the factory wheels. They have made…

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

On both sides of the line, we are so accustomed to an undefended boundary three thousand miles long that we are inclined…

— Franklin D. Roosevelt