Writen by Jimmie Burroughs Over the years I’ve heard the famous quote made by Franklin D Roosevelt in his 1932 inaugural speech, “…the only thing we have to fear is fear itself”. I’ve often wondered exactly what he meant, that is until I took the time to read it in the full context. Here are FDR’s words from his 1932 inaugural speech, excerpted from the original speech: “This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first…