The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELTThe only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
More Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes
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Here is my principle: Taxes shall be levied according to ability to pay. That is the only American principle.
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It is better to swallow words than to have to eat them later.
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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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The truth is found when men are free to pursue it.
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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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Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us.
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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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Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.
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I want to preach a new doctrine. A complete separation of business and government.
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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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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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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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If you treat people right they will treat you right… ninety percent of the time.
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Calm seas never made a good sailor.
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Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.
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