Politics quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

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A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward
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"A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward"

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

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This quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt is a criticism of conservative politics. It suggests that conservatives are unwilling to move forward and accept progress. Roosevelt is suggesting that conservatives are stuck in the past and are not able to move forward and accept originalities. He is also suggesting that conservatives are resistant to change and are unwilling to take risks. This quote is a suggestion that development requires taking risks and embracing change. It is a call to action for conservatives to be open to new ideas and to move on with the times. Roosevelt's quote is a pointer that development is just possible when we are willing to take risks and embrace change.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt This quote is written / told by Franklin D. Roosevelt between January 30, 1882 and April 12, 1945. He was a famous President from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Politics. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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