In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.

Quote by Franklin D Roosevelt

Topics: 4th Of July Quotes, American Dream Quotes, Independence Day Quotes

They (who) seek to establish systems of government based on the regimentation of all human...

They (who) seek to establish systems of government based on the regimentation of all human...

The test of our progress is not whether we add to the abundance of those...

The test of our progress is not whether we add to the abundance of those...

The virtues are lost in self-interest as rivers are lost in the sea.

The virtues are lost in self-interest as rivers are lost in the sea.

The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of...

The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of...

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.

We continue to recognize the greater ability of some to earn more than others. But...

We continue to recognize the greater ability of some to earn more than others. But...

The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger. The...

The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger. The...

Be sincere; be brief; be seated.

Be sincere; be brief; be seated.

It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to...

It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to...

Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are.

Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are.

The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the...

The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the...

In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.

In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.

I believe that in every country the people themselves are more peaceably and liberally inclined...

I believe that in every country the people themselves are more peaceably and liberally inclined...

Freedom of speech is of no use to a man who has nothing to say...

Freedom of speech is of no use to a man who has nothing to say...

We continue to recognize the greater ability of some to earn more than others. But...

We continue to recognize the greater ability of some to earn more than others. But...

It takes a long time to bring the past up to the present.

It takes a long time to bring the past up to the present.

The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of...

The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of...

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us....

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us....

It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts...

It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts...

If... the machine of government... is of such a nature that it requires you to...

If... the machine of government... is of such a nature that it requires you to...