I am a Christian and a Democrat, that's all. Franklin D. Roosevelt More Quotes by Franklin D. Roosevelt More Quotes From Franklin D. Roosevelt The ablest man I ever met is the man you think you are. Franklin D. Roosevelt self-esteem men life Let me make it clear that I do not assert that a President and the Congress must on all points agree with each other at all times. Many times in history there has been complete disagreement between the two branches of the Government, and in these disagreements sometimes the Congress has won and sometimes the President has won. But during the Administration of the present President we have had neither agreement nor a clear-cut battle. Franklin D. Roosevelt cutting government agreement 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. The millions who are in want will not stand by silently forever while the things to satisfy their needs are within easy reach. Franklin D. Roosevelt wisdom mistake country The peoples of many countries are being taxed to the point of poverty and starvation in order to enable Governments to engage in a mad race in armament which, if permitted to continue, may well result in war. This grave menace to the peace of the world is due in no small measure to the uncontrolled activities of the manufacturers and merchants of engines of destruction, and it it must be met by the concerted actions of the peoples of all Nations. Franklin D. Roosevelt government race country Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are. Franklin D. Roosevelt sacred principles Remember you are just an extra in everyone else's play. Franklin D. Roosevelt remembers-you remember-you play A great man left a watchword that we can well repeat: "There is no indispensable man" Franklin D. Roosevelt indispensable speech men Eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation. Franklin D. Roosevelt meaning-of-life situation social There comes a time in the affairs of men when they must prepare to defend not their homes alone but the tenets of faith and humanity on which their churches, their governments and their very foundations are set. The defense of religion, of democracy and of good faith among nations is all the same fight. To save one, we must now make up our minds to save all. Franklin D. Roosevelt fighting home men No political party has exclusive patent rights on prosperity. Franklin D. Roosevelt political party rights The True conservative seeks to protect the system of private property and free enterprise by correcting such injustices and inequalities as arise from it. The most serious threat to our institutions comes from those who refuse to face the need for change. Liberalism becomes the protection for the far-sighted conservative. Franklin D. Roosevelt serious faces needs Inquisitiveness is the most useful talent. Franklin D. Roosevelt talent 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 prosperity wealth ambition America has been the New World in all tongues, to all peoples, not because this continent was a new-found land, but because all those who came here believed they could create upon this continent a new life -- a life that should be new in freedom. Franklin D. Roosevelt land new-life america A good leader can't get too far ahead of his followers. Franklin D. Roosevelt insperational business leadership Be sincere; be brief; be seated. Franklin D. Roosevelt patriotic communication political There is nothing I love as much as a good fight. Franklin D. Roosevelt fighting goal love 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. Franklin D. Roosevelt sacrifice democracy war Research is one of the Nation's very greatest resources and the role of the Federal Government in supporting and stimulating it needs to reexamined. Franklin D. Roosevelt roles government needs Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.... we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again. Franklin D. Roosevelt winning character long