It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan. Eleanor Roosevelt energyplantake Change image and share on social
The Bible illustrated by Dore occupied many of my hours - and I think probably gave me many nightmares. Eleanor Roosevelt bibledoregive Change image and share on social
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. Eleanor Roosevelt arrangementdominationeducation share on social
Too often the great decisions are originated and given form in bodies made up wholly of men, or so completely dominated by them that whatever of special value women have to offer is shunted aside without expression. Eleanor Roosevelt bodycompletelydecision share on social
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 choicedieend Change image and share on social
Understanding is a two-way street. Eleanor Roosevelt streetunderstand Change image and share on social
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. Eleanor Roosevelt definitegeneralitygrow share on social
I think I lived those years very impersonally. It was almost as though I had erected someone outside myself who was the president's wife. I was lost somewhere deep down inside myself. That is the way I felt and worked until I left the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt deeperectfelt share on social
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. Eleanor Roosevelt advantagefeelgood Change image and share on social
As for accomplishments, I just did what I had to do as things came along. Eleanor Roosevelt accomplishmentthing Change image and share on social
