Essence Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“That, in essence is Fascism - ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any controlling private power.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Fourth Inaugural Address, 1945
Fascism is when power is owned by an individual, group, or private entity, not by the people.
In simple terms: Fascism = power held by a few, not the people.
Guard against concentration of power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- public discourse
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect democracy?
- How does fascism differ from other regimes?
Complex causes beyond ownership exist.