Charity Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Governments can err, Presidents do make mistakes, but the immortal Dante tells us that divine justice weighs the sins of the cold-blooded and the sins of the warm-hearted in different scales. Better the occasional faults of a Government that lives in a spirit of charity than the constant omission of a Government frozen in the ice of its own indifference.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, early 20th century
Government mistakes are inevitable, but a compassionate government is preferable to one that is indifferent and unresponsive.
In simple terms: Compassionate governance outweighs occasional errors.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize empathy in public policy.
Themes
government
compassion
justice
leadership
policy
ethics
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
analytical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public administration
- crisis response
- social reform
Key Concepts
public good
moral responsibility
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure government accountability?
- What balance between compassion and competence is needed?
A Different Perspective
Compassion alone may not fix systemic failures.
