Achievement Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“A wise Government seeks to provide the opportunity through which the best of individual achievement can be obtained, while at the same time it seeks to remove such obstruction, such unfairness as springs from selfish human motives.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Second Inaugural Address, 1937
Government should create conditions for individuals to excel while eliminating barriers caused by selfish motives.
In simple terms: Govt helps people succeed, removes selfish obstacles.
Key Takeaway
Promote fairness, remove selfish barriers.
Themes
government
fairness
individualism
policy
ethics
Mood
optimistic
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- economic policy
- anti‑corruption measures
Key Concepts
social contract
public good
self-interest
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies balance individual freedom with collective fairness?
- What safeguards prevent new forms of obstruction?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be hampered by entrenched interests.
