Presidential Quotes: Franklin D. Roosevelt

 Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd US President

“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American Eagle in order to feather their own nests.”

“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.”

“Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, do something else.”

“Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth.”

“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.”

“Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.”

“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.”

“The truth is found when men are free to pursue it.”

“The presidency is not merely an administrative office...It is pre-eminently a place of moral leadership.”

“We may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can at least prepare our children for the future.”

“There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.”