Franklin D. Roosevelt

The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerated the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than the democratic state itself. That in its essence is fascism: ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or any controlling private power.

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.

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

To reach a port we must set sail __ail, not tie at anchorSail, not drift.

Some people can never understand that you have to wait, even for the best of things, until the right time comes.

I venture the challenging statement that if American democracy ceases to move forward as a living force, seeking day and night by peaceful means to better the lot of our citizens, fascism will grow in strength in our land.

I sometimes think that the saving grace of America lies in the fact that the overwhelming majority of Americans are possessed of two great qualities- a sense of humor and a sense of proportion.

There should be no bitterness or hate where the sole thought is the welfare of the United States of America. No man can occupy the office of President without realizing that he is President of all the people.

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