677 Quotes by Franklin D. Roosevelt

Too often in recent history liberal governments have been wrecked on rocks of loose fiscal policy.

The lessons of history, confirmed by the evidence immediately before me, show conclusively that continued dependence upon relief induces a spiritual disintegration fundamentally destructive to the national fiber. To dole out relief in this way is to administer a narcotic, a subtle destroyer of the human spirit. It is inimical to the dictates of a sound policy. It is in violation of the traditions of America.

The measure of the restoration lies in the extent to which we apply social values more noble than mere monetary profits

The overwhelming majority of Americans are possessed of two great qualities a sense of humor and a sense of proportion.

Coming to grips with the reality that our planet is not the only one harboring intelligent life the universe.

We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. We must apply ourselves to our task with the same resolution, the same sense of urgency, the same spirit of patriotism and sacrifice as we would show were we at war.

Okay, you've convinced me. Now go out there and bring pressure on me.

I believe that we are going to get along very well with him [Josef Stalin] and the Russian people - very well indeed.

We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.