Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.”

“I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.”

“The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger. The world will either move forward toward unity and widely shared prosperity - or it will move apart.”

“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.”

“To reach a port, we must sail - sail, not tie at anchor - sail, not drift.”

“The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.”

“Prosperous farmers mean more employment, more prosperity for the workers and the business men of every industrial area in the whole country.”

“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.”

“Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection.”

“When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has struck to crush him.”