Quotations

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

— Franklin Roosevelt, 32nd American President, born January 30, 1882

"Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country."

— Franklin Roosevelt, 32nd American President, born 1882

"I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made."

— Franklin Roosevelt, 32nd American President, born January 30, 1882

"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."

— Franklin Roosevelt, 32nd American President, born 1882

"There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still."

— Franklin Roosevelt, 32nd American President, born 1882

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

— Franklin Roosevelt, 32nd American President, died April 12, 1945

"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."

— Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of United States, born 1858

"Believe you can and you're halfway there."

— Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of United States, born 1858

"All violence is the result of people tricking themselves into believing that their pain derives from other people and that consequently those people deserve to be punished."

— Marshall Rosenberg, American psychologist, born 1934

"Most of us grew up speaking a language that encourages us to label, compare, demand, and pronounce judgments rather than to be aware of what we are feeling and needing."

— Marshall Rosenberg, American psychologist, born 1934

"There is a story of a man on all fours under a street lamp, searching for something. A policeman passing by asked what he was doing. “Looking for my car keys,” replied the man, who appeared slightly drunk. “Did you drop them here?” inquired the officer. “No,” answered the man, “I dropped them in the alley.” Seeing the policeman’s baffled expression, the man hastened to explain, “But the light is much better here."

— Marshall Rosenberg, American psychologist, born 1934

"Your presence is the most precious gift you can give to another human being."

— Marshall Rosenberg, American psychologist, born 1934

"Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing. Instead of offering empathy, we often have a strong urge to give advice or reassurance and to explain our own position or feeling. Empathy, however, calls upon us to empty our mind and listen to others with our whole being."

— Marshall Rosenberg, American psychologist, born 1934

"We are never angry because of what others say or do. It is our thinking that makes us angry."

— Marshall Rosenberg, American psychologist, born 1934