The test of our progress is not whether we add to the abundance of those who have much. It is whether we provide enough to those who have little.

Quote by Franklin D Roosevelt

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The school is that last expenditure upon which Americans should be willing to economize

The school is that last expenditure upon which Americans should be willing to economize

Physical strength can never permanently withstand the impact of spiritual force.

Physical strength can never permanently withstand the impact of spiritual force.

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 truth is found when men are free to pursue it.

The truth is found when men are free to pursue it.

An election cannot give a country a firm sense of direction if it has two...

An election cannot give a country a firm sense of direction if it has two...

I am a Christian and a Democrat, that's all.

I am a Christian and a Democrat, that's all.

I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.

I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.

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...

Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection.

Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection.

Be sincere; be brief; be seated.

Be sincere; be brief; be seated.

Remember, remember always that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from...

Remember, remember always that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from...

There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well...

There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well...

Presidents do make mistakes, but the immortal Dante tells us that divine justice weighs the...

Presidents do make mistakes, but the immortal Dante tells us that divine justice weighs the...

We do our best that we know how at the moment, and if it doesnt...

We do our best that we know how at the moment, and if it doesnt...

If in other lands the press and books and literature of all kinds are censored,...

If in other lands the press and books and literature of all kinds are censored,...

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...

A government can be no better than the public opinion which sustains it.

A government can be no better than the public opinion which sustains it.

The overwhelming majority of Americans are possessed of two great qualities a sense of humor...

The overwhelming majority of Americans are possessed of two great qualities a sense of humor...

Courtesy and good humor are often found with little real worth.

Courtesy and good humor are often found with little real worth.

Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone...

Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone...