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Confidence Quote by Franklin D Roosevelt

“We can gain no lasting peace if we approach it with suspicion and mistrust or with fear. We can gain it only if we proceed with the understanding, the confidence, and the courage which flow from conviction.” quote by Franklin D Roosevelt
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“We can gain no lasting peace if we approach it with suspicion and mistrust or with fear. We can gain it only if we proceed with the understanding, the confidence, and the courage which flow from conviction.”

Franklin D Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address on Peace, Franklin D Roosevelt, 1945

Lasting peace requires trust, understanding, confidence, and courage derived from conviction, not suspicion or fear.

In simple terms: Peace needs trust and courage, not fear.

Key Takeaway

Build trust and act with conviction.

Themes

peace trust courage

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

inspirational political

When to use this quote

  • diplomacy
  • conflict resolution
  • community building

Key Concepts

political philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What convictions can you strengthen to foster peace?
  • How does fear undermine cooperation?
A Different Perspective

Peace can be fragile without addressing underlying mistrust.

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