Ability Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“We need enthusiasm, imagination and the ability to face facts, even unpleasant ones, bravely. We need to correct, by drastic means if necessary, the faults in our economic system from which we now suffer. We need the courage of the young. Yours is not the task of making your way in the world, but the task of remaking the world which you will find before you. May every one of us be granted the courage, the faith and the vision to give the best that is in us to that remaking!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Nation, United States, 1941
The quote urges bold imagination, confronting harsh realities, and radical reform of a flawed economic system, calling on youth to reshape the world with courage, faith, and vision.
In simple terms: Be bold, face facts, and reform the economy with youthful courage.
Key Takeaway
Act with courage and vision to transform society.
Themes
courage
reform
youth
vision
economics
Mood
determined
hopeful
urgent
Type
inspirational
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
- entrepreneurial innovation
- educational reform
Key Concepts
social change
systemic reform
civic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance bold reform with practical feasibility?
- What role should young people play in systemic change?
A Different Perspective
Radical change may meet resistance and unintended consequences.
