If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace. Franklin D. Roosevelt on peace
A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward. Franklin D. Roosevelt on politics
In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way. Franklin D. Roosevelt on politics
Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country. Franklin D. Roosevelt on power
We continue to recognize the greater ability of some to earn more than others. But we do assert that the ambition of the individual to obtain for him a proper security is an ambition to be preferred to the appetite for great wealth and great power. Franklin D. Roosevelt on power
If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace. Franklin D. Roosevelt on relationship
Selfishness is the only real atheism aspiration, unselfishness, the only real religion. Franklin D. Roosevelt on religion
Whoever seeks to set one religion against another seeks to destroy all religion. Franklin D. Roosevelt on religion
If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace. Franklin D. Roosevelt on science
We are trying to construct a more inclusive society. We are going to make a country in which no one is left out. Franklin D. Roosevelt on society
A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people. Franklin D. Roosevelt on strength
Physical strength can never permanently withstand the impact of spiritual force. Franklin D. Roosevelt on strength
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. Franklin D. Roosevelt on success
If you treat people right they will treat you right... ninety percent of the time. Franklin D. Roosevelt on time
It takes a long time to bring the past up to the present. Franklin D. Roosevelt on time
Don't forget what I discovered that over ninety percent of all national deficits from 1921 to 1939 were caused by payments for past, present, and future wars. Franklin D. Roosevelt on war
Yesterday, December seventh, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. Franklin D. Roosevelt on war
More than an end to war, we want an end to the beginning of all wars - yes, an end to this brutal, inhuman and thoroughly impractical method of settling the differences between governments. Franklin D. Roosevelt on war