Franklin D. Roosevelt

That, in essence is Fascism – ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any controlling private power.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The ablest man I ever met is the man you think you are.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The American people want their government to act, and not merely to talk, whenever and wherever there is a threat to world peace.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The chief problem is, of course, whether the marching of the general spirit of things is heading consciously or sub- consciously toward an idea of extension of boundaries.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The constant free flow of communication amount us-enabling the free interchange of ideas-forms the very bloodstream of our nation. It keeps the mind and body of our democracy eternally vital, eternally young.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The core of our defense is the faith we have in the institutions we defend.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The country needs and unless I mistake its temper the country demands bold persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it If it fails admit it frankly and try another. But above all try something.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent experimentation .

Franklin D. Roosevelt

The democratic aspiration is no mere recent phase in human history. It is human history.

Franklin D. Roosevelt