In our democracy officers of the government are the servants, and never the masters of the people.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELTIf 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.
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Against naked force the only possible defense is naked force. The aggressor makes the rules for such a war; the defenders have no alternative but matching destruction with more destruction, slaughter with greater slaughter.
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Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.
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We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.
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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.
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I am neither bitter nor cynical but I do wish there was less immaturity in political thinking.
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The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the goverment.
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Hitler built a fortress around Europe, but he forgot to put a roof on it.
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To some generations much is given. Of other generations, much is expected.
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Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.
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We are trying to construct a more inclusive society. We are going to make a country in which no one is left out.
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Be sincere; be brief; be seated.
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The value of love will always be stronger than the value of hate. Any nation or group of nations which employs hatred eventually is torn to pieces by hatred.
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The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize.
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The Democratic Party will live and continue to receive the support of the majority of Americans just so long as it remains a liberal party.
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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