The barrier to success is not something which exists in the real world; it is composed purely and simply of doubts about ability.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELTThere are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.
More Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes
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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.
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Calm seas never made a good sailor.
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Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.
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All of our people all over the country-except the pure-blooded Indians-are immigrants or descendants of immigrants, including even those who came over here on the Mayflower.
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We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought.
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The presidency is not merely an administrative office. It is pre-eminently a place of moral leadership.
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If you treat people right they will treat you right… ninety percent of the time.
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Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn’t, do something else.
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The fate of America cannot depend on any one man. The greatness of America is grounded in principles and not on any single personality.
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I want to preach a new doctrine. A complete separation of business and government.
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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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What America needs now is a drink.
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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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In these days of difficulty, we Americans everywhere must and shall choose the path of social justice…, the path of faith, the path of hope, and the path of love toward our fellow man.
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No business which depends for existence on paying less than living wages to its workers has any right to continue in this country… By living wages I mean more than a bare subsistence level – I mean the wages of decent living.
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