Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes
One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes.
We are afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care at all.
We must know what we think and speak out, even at the risk of unpopularity.
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.
It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.
The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but what you give.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Do one thing everyday that scares you.
If someone betrays you once, it’s their fault; if they betray you twice, it’s your fault.
When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.
A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.
Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.
Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.
It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.
What you don't do can be a destructive force.
Perhaps nature is our best assurance of immortality.
Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
I think that somehow, we learn who we really are and then live with that decision.
Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.
The giving of love is an education in itself.
The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why.
You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
The world of the future is in our making. Tomorrow is now.
As for accomplishments, I just did what I had to do as things came along.
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.
Understanding is a two-way street.
Example is the best lesson there is.
A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.
People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.