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

On the record

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.

Said by

Democratic · New York

Source

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

More from FDR

Mar 25, 1945

We shall be equipped to deal with the great overriding question of security, and with the crucial questions of money and exchange...

Mar 25, 1945

Our participation in the Food and Agriculture Organization will be an essential step in this collaboration.

Mar 19, 1945

That such a body would be best able to perform its nationally important tasks if created independently of the War Labor Board by the President.

Apr 9, 1945

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.

Other voices in this conversation

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