Food for Thought

“If you treat people right they will treat you right-ninety percent of the time.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt

All my life my father has told me to treat others the way you would want them to treat you. My father would always give us this lecture either after my siblings and I would fight or if we were mean to another kid. I have always remembered that lecture in my adult life and tried to live by it, but sometimes have found that it isn’t necessarily true.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was diagnosed with poliomyelitis as a young child. As a result of this disease he was never able to use his legs again. He was our 32nd president, and best known for being elected for four consecutive terms. Sadly, he died in his fourth term. He held the office longer than any other president in history, after he died is when the law passed that the president can only hold office for two consecutive terms. While he was in office, the United States went through the Great Depression, World War II, and the attack on Pearl Harbor. He died the night before the military victory in Europe, and a few months before the victory of Japan. Another interesting fact is that his birthday is a legal holiday in the Virgin Islands.

Through all of the adversities he went through in his presidency and his personal life, he always remained optimistic and well driven to succeed. His quote to me is more accurate than many of the ones my parents told me. I really admire him for not dwelling on what life had thrown at him, but pushing back and becoming successful. To me, he was one of the greatest presidents our country has ever had. He knew that not everyone would treat you better no matter how well you treated them. Although a majority would, there are still small percentages that won’t. It is still a good theory to use in your everyday life, but just be prepared for some people not treat you any better.