Capable Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“I have an unshaken conviction that democracy can never be undermined if we maintain our library resources and a national intelligence capable of utilizing them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presidential Address, 1930s (attributed)
Belief that strong library systems and intelligent use of information protect democracy from erosion.
In simple terms: Libraries and intelligence safeguard democracy.
Key Takeaway
Invest in information infrastructure and critical thinking.
Themes
democracy
information
education
national security
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public policy
- education reform
- national intelligence
Key Concepts
knowledge management
civic resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What role do libraries play in modern democracy?
- How can intelligence be ethically used?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all societies have equal access to resources.
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