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Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes
Short Bio:
Eleanor Roosevelt was born in Manhattan, New York City on the 11th of October 1884. She was an American political figure, diplomate, and activist who also served as the first lady of the United States.
More Notable Quotes:
"People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously.
"Do what you feel in your heart to be right — for you’ll be criticized anyway.
"I believe anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experience behind him.
"I would rather be a little nobody, then to be an evil somebody.
"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness you are able to give.
"It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
"Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.
"To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.
"Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
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