FDR: “The man who seeks freedom from such responsibility in the name of…”

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The man who seeks freedom from such responsibility in the name of individual liberty is either fooling himself or trying to cheat his fellow men.

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Democratic · New York

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This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief that true freedom includes the acceptance of responsibility towards society.

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FDR: “The man who seeks freedom from such responsibility in the name of individual liberty is either fooling himself or trying…”