Roosevelt

Famous quotes containing the word roosevelt:

“And while I am talking to you mothers and fathers, I give you one more assurance. I have said this before, but I shall say it again and again and again: Your boys are not going to be sent into any foreign wars.”
—Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945)

“Have convictions. Be friendly. Stick to your beliefs as they stick to theirs. Work as hard as they do.”
—Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962)

“All the experts here ... say “There will be no war.” They said the same thing all through July 1914.... In those days I believed the experts. Today I have my tongue in my cheek. This does not mean I am become cynical; but as President I have to be ready just like a Fire Department!”
—Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945)