Quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt

• Perhaps nature is our best assurance of immortality.
• There are practical little things in housekeeping which no man really understands.
• The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why.
• The only advantage of not being too good a housekeeper is that your guests are so pleased to feel how very much better they are.
• The giving of love is an education in itself.
• The Bible illustrated by Dore occupied many of my hours - and I think probably gave me many nightmares.
• Sometimes I wonder if we shall ever grow up in our politics and say definite things which mean something, or whether we shall always go on using generalities to which everyone can subscribe, and which mean very little.
• Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.
• Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn't have the power to say yes.
• Probably the happiest period in life most frequently is in middle age, when the eager passions of youth are cooled, and the infirmities of age not yet begun; as we see that the shadows, which are at morning and evening so large, almost entirely disappear at midday.
• We are afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care at all.
• People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.
• Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.
• One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.
• Old age has deformities enough of its own. It should never add to them the deformity of vice.
• No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
• Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.
• When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.
• A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.
• You must do the things you think you cannot do.
• You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.'
• You can't move so fast that you try to change the mores faster than people can accept it. That doesn't mean you do nothing, but it means that you do the things that need to be done according to priority.
• You can never really live anyone else's life, not even your child's. The influence you exert is through your own life, and what you've become yourself.
• With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.
• Understanding is a two-way street.
• When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?
• When life is too easy for us, we must beware or we may not be ready to meet the blows which sooner or later come to everyone, rich or poor.
• What you don't do can be a destructive force.
• What one has to do usually can be done.
• We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot.
• The battle for the individual rights of women is one of long standing and none of us should countenance anything which undermines it.
• Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water!
• Campaign behavior for wives: Always be on time. Do as little talking as humanly possible. Lean back in the parade car so everybody can see the president.
• I believe that 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.
• Have convictions. Be friendly. Stick to your beliefs as they stick to theirs. Work as hard as they do.
• Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.
• Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.
• Friendship with ones self is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.
• I can not believe that war is the best solution. No one won the last war, and no one will win the next war.
• Do what you feel in your heart to be right- for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't.
• As for accomplishments, I just did what I had to do as things came along.
• Autobiographies are only useful as the lives you read about and analyze may suggest to you something that you may find useful in your own journey through life.
• My experience has been that work is almost the best way to pull oneself out of the depths.
• Anyone who thinks must think of the next war as they would of suicide.
• The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
• Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.
• Actors are one family over the entire world.
• A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.
• Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry is own weight, this is a frightening prospect.
• It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.
• Anyone who knows history, particularly the history of Europe, will, I think, recognize that the domination of education or of government by any one particular religious faith is never a happy arrangement for the people.
• I have spent many years of my life in opposition, and I rather like the role.
• It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.
• It is not more vacation we need - it is more vocation.
• It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.
• It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.
• In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.
• I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity.
• If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.
• I'm so glad I never feel important, it does complicate life!
• I used to tell my husband that, if he could make me 'understand' something, it would be clear to all the other people in the country.
• In all our contacts it is probably the sense of being really needed and wanted which gives us the greatest satisfaction and creates the most lasting bond.
• I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: no good in a bed, but fine up against a wall.
• Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.
• I think that somehow, we learn who we really are and then live with that decision.
• Embrace the journey of self-discovery, for within the depths of your true essence lies the key to unlocking your full potential.
• Embrace the challenges life throws at you, for they are the stepping stones to your greatest victories.
• The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.
• Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.
• Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.
• Dare to live the life you have always imagined, for it is in pursuit of your dreams that you will truly find fulfillment.
• Don't be afraid to stand alone, for that's where you truly discover your strength.
• Dare to live the life you've always imagined, for you hold the power to shape your own destiny.
• Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product of a life well lived.
• We gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face.
• No one can make you inferior without your consent.
• Strength comes not from the absence of fear, but from the willingness to confront it head-on.
• The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams
• The only way to achieve greatness is to take that first step into the unknown
• Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.
• If life were predictable, it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.
• Dare to live the life you've always imagined, for only then will you truly find yourself.
• When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on tight
• Resilience is not the absence of hardships, but the ability to bounce back stronger from them.
• Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss people.
• Success is not defined by the number of failures, but by the number of times we rise after each fall.
• Great minds discuss ideas, average ones discuss events, and small minds discuss people.
• Tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
• Success is not measured by the heights we reach, but by the obstacles we overcome on our way up.
• Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events & small minds discuss people.
• Success is found in the intersection of preparation and opportunity.
• Greatness is not born from comfort, but from courage to step into the unknown.
• Success is not measured by the heights one reaches, but by the depths from which one climbs.
• Success is not measured by the heights you reach, but by the depths you rise from.
• A ship is safest when anchored at shore, but that is not what ships are built for.
• Cherish the present moment for it is the only true gift we have in life.
• Stars shine brightest in the darkest of skies
• With each new day comes new strength and new thoughts.
• It is in the moments of doubt that our true strength is revealed.
• Opportunity is like a sunrise - it waits for no one, so seize it before it's gone.
• Well-behaved women rarely make history.
• Hope is the heartbeat of the soul.
• A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but it's the detours we take along the way that shape our story.
• Do one thing every day that scares you
• Adversity is the fuel that ignites the flames of transformation.
• Be the change you wish to see in the world, for a single person can make a difference that ripples through generations.
• In the tapestry of life, let yourself be the bold and vibrant thread that stands out amongst the rest.
• The only way to achieve greatness is to push beyond the boundaries of potential.
• Dare to dream unwaveringly, for it is in our imagination that our potential unfolds
• It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
• Do one thing every day that scares you.
• The only way to climb a mountain is one step at a time.
• Know that failures are just detours on the road to success, not dead-ends.
• For the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, that's why it's called present.
• Life's greatest challenge is not in achieving success, but in finding contentment in every step of the journey.
• The only way to truly grow is to step out of your comfort zone and embrace uncertainty.
• The purpose of life is to live it, to taste every experience it has to offer, and to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer adventures.
• Adversity is the hammer that forges every great soul.
• Don't be afraid to be a masterpiece in a world of mass-produced prints
• The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.
• Do not fear the unknown, embrace the adventure of discovering what lies beyond the horizon.
• Adversity is the forge where strong souls are tempered.
• Life is like riding a bike, to keep your balance you must keep moving forward.
• A mistake made more than once is a decision.
• The only way to great accomplishments is the belief that it can be achieved.
• The greatest masterpiece is the masterpiece of life, where every stroke of fate shapes our destiny.
• It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness.
• Success comes to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
• Do not limit yourself to the boundaries of society, for true freedom lies beyond its constraints.
• Courage is the key that unlocks our full potential.
• Weak minds discuss people, average minds discuss events, and great minds discuss ideas.
• Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people
• Adversity is the true test of one's resilience and strength, for it is through challenges that we truly discover our inner power.
• Embrace the journey of learning failure, for it is often the path to success.
• Adversity is the furnace that forges strong and resilient souls.
• Our doubts are our greatest obstacles, but they also make our victories sweeter.
• In the darkest of moments, a sliver of hope can illuminate the path forward.
• Hope is the antidote to fear, courage is the fuel for action, and love is the foundation of humanity.
• Success is not defined by conformity, but by courageous authenticity.
• Strength comes not from winning, but from enduring hardships with grace and courage.
• The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
• Do not be afraid to dream big, for the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift... that's why it's called the present.
• Happiness is not a goal; it's a by-product of a life well-lived.
• Tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why it's called the present.
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why they call it the present.
• Embrace the unknown, for it is in the uncertainties of life where true growth lies.
• Fear is the barrier to greatness.
• Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.
• Tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that is why it's called the present.
• Our time is limited, make every moment count.
• Life is meaningless until you give it meaning
• The ​future belongs ​to those ​​who believe in ​the beauty of their ​​dreams
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called present.
• Dream big and work hard, for success belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
• Success is not measured by the heights one reaches, but by the struggles one overcomes along the way.
• Today is the oldest you've ever been and the youngest you'll ever be again.
• No mountain is too high to climb if you embrace perseverance as your steed.
• Tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present.
• A dream without a plan is just a wish
• The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
• Tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that’s why it's called the present.
• Wisdom is not in the knowing, but in the application of knowledge.
• Do not fear the fromants of life, for in chaos lies opportunity.
• Tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift.
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That's why it's called present.
• Today is a gift, that's why it's called the present.
• Dream big and chase after your goals, for the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, that's why it's called present
• No one can make you feel inferior without your consent
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, that is why it's called the present.
• Don't sit and wait. Get out there, feel life. Reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.
• Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
• Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you'll be criticized anyway.
• Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway.
• Happiness is not a goal; it is a byproduct of a life well lived.
• Do one thing every day that scares you, because growth lies outside of your comfort zone.
• A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell that how strong she is until you put her in a hot water.
• The future belongs to the those who believe in the beauty of their dreams
• Happiness is not a goal, it's a by-product of a life well lived
• Happiness is not a goal, it's a by-product of a life well lived.
• Do one thing every day that scares you and eventually you'll run out of things to be afraid of.
• The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is how you approach it
• Remember, happiness is not a goal; it's a by-product of a life well-lived.
• Do one thing every day that scares you, because that's where the magic happens.
• Do one thing every day that scares you, because your comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.
• Dream big and be bold for the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams
• Success isn't so much what we have as what we do with what we have.
• Success is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the road trip!
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift — that’s why we call it the present.
• Success is not just a destination, but a furious, graceful dance with failure.
• Success is like a tea bag—it's only useful when it's in hot water.
• Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that’s why we call it the present.
• Do one thing every day that scares you, it's the sprinkles on the cupcake of life.
• Success isn't just about the destination; it's about confidently taking every direction without a map.
• Success is a marathon, not a sprint—and I'm definitely in need of better running shoes.
• Comparison is the thief of joy; remember, caterpillars can't understand what butterflies dream of.
• The best leaders are those who do not push you from the front, but who pull you up alongside them on the journey.
• Life is like a teabag—it's only as strong as what you steep it in.
• Success isn’t about the ladder you climb, it’s about how many ladders you’re willing to shuffle up for others.
• Adventure might hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
• The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, but a good cup of coffee helps too!
• Success is just failure that gave up, tired of being misunderstood.
• Life is like a cup of tea—some days you sip it slowly, savoring the warmth; on other days you spill it all over yourself but laugh it off while making a mess.
• Adventure may not always be pretty, but mapless journeys often lead to the most picturesque memories.
• The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams—even when their dreams look like dogs chasing their own tails!
• Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent—except truly spectacular dessert figures.