A reactionary is a somnambulist walking backwards. Franklin D. Roosevelt backwardsreactionarysomnambulist Change image and share on social
The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize. Franklin D. Roosevelt americaeconomizeexpenditure Change image and share on social
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 abilityambitionappetite share on social
But while they prate of economic laws, men and women are starving. We must lay hold of the fact that economic laws are not made by nature. They are made by human beings. Franklin D. Roosevelt beingeconomicfact Change image and share on social
Confidence... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live. Franklin D. Roosevelt confidencefaithfulhonesty Change image and share on social
It is the duty of the President to propose and it is the privilege of the Congress to dispose. Franklin D. Roosevelt congressdisposeduty Change image and share on social
I am neither bitter nor cynical but I do wish there was less immaturity in political thinking. Franklin D. Roosevelt bittercynicalimmaturity Change image and share on social
I believe that in every country the people themselves are more peaceably and liberally inclined than their governments. Franklin D. Roosevelt countrygovernmentincline Change image and share on social
If we can boondoggle ourselves out of this depression, that word is going to be enshrined in the hearts of the American people for years to come. Franklin D. Roosevelt americanboondoggledepression Change image and share on social
Are you laboring under the impression that I read these memoranda of yours? I can't even lift them. Franklin D. Roosevelt impressionlaboringlift Change image and share on social