Be confident, not certain.
“Be confident, not certain.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States
Eleanor Roosevelt
I am who I am today because of …
“I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States
Today is the oldest you’ve ever been
“Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, and the youngest you’ll ever be again.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States
Great minds discuss ideas
“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States
If they betray you twice, it’s your fault
“If someone betrays you once, it’s their fault; if they betray you twice, it’s your fault.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States
No one can make you feel inferior
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States
Beautiful old people are works of art
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States
Don’t worry about what others think of you
“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States
The choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.
“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.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States
Only true friends will leave footprints in your heart
“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), the longest-serving First Lady of the United States