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

— Franklin D. Roosevelt, Acceptance speech, Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia (1936)

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.

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

“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.”

“Not once or twice in our rough island story, the path of duty was the way to glory.”

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

“Persistence in a single view has never been regarded as a merit in political leaders.”

“Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.”

“Change based on principle is progress. Constant change without principle becomes chaos.”

“For of those to whom much is given, much is required.”