“Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt, Radio address (26 October 1939), as reported in The Baltimore Sun (27 October 1939)

About Franklin D. Roosevelt

1882 – 1945

Thirty-second President of the United States, who led the country through the Great Depression and most of World War II.

“There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected.”

“This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly.”

“Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.”

“All great truths begin as blasphemies.”

“When public opinion changes, it is with the rapidity of thought.”

“Love is ever the beginning of Knowledge as fire is of light.”

“A change of opinions is almost unknown in an elderly military man.”

“He who has begun has half done. Dare to be wise; begin!”

“Speak up, my boy. If you want truth, you should begin by giving it.”