There is required a long view of the future and a willingnes... - Franklin D. Roosevelt

"There is required a long view of the future and a willingness to sacrifice short-time benefits for long-time gains."

Franklin D. Roosevelt Perseverance

President, Politician American 1882–1945

More from Franklin D. Roosevelt

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

"It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another."

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today."

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."