“Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt (Primary source)
Eleanor’s comprehensive life story, from shy childhood to global human rights champion, chronicling her transformation during FDR’s presidency and her post-White House work, including her role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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“There never has been security. No man has ever known what he would meet around the next corner; if life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt Primary source“If the use of leisure time is confined to looking at TV for a few extra hours every day, we will deteriorate as a people.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt Primary source“Example is the best lesson there is.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt Primary source“It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.”
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“You may be too cunning for one, but not for all.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Spanish girls make wonderful wives. I’ve never had one so I know.”
— Ernest Hemingway Primary source“Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Life is our dictionary.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source