Strength through adversity

Eleanor Roosevelt was born into privilege but had a challenging childhood, with her mother passing away when Eleanor was eight and her father passing away two years later. Challenges continued in her life as she married Franklin D. Roosevelt (who in 1933 became president), as their marriage survived the pressures of politics and Franklin’s infidelity. Eleanor was a strong supporter of the civil rights moment and the New Deal programs. She was also a supporter and actively involved in the formation of the United Nations. Harry Truman appointed her as a delegate to the United Nation after Franklin’s death in 1945.

^{Source: “Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Life.” PBS.org. n.d. Web. 25 April 2012.}

Eleanor’s words offer timeless wisdom and insight into living a life of courage, purpose, and self-compassion. Her resilience and unwavering commitment to making the world a better place shine through in her quotes, reminding us of the importance of facing challenges head-on, seeking meaningful experiences, and cultivating inner strength.

“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 have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”

“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.”

“Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people.”

“Friendship with oneself is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.”

_{Source: “Eleanor Roosevelt.” QuotationsPage.com. n.d. Web. 25 April 2012.}