Quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt

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.

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, and are brave enough to pursue them despite the doubts of others.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, and are willing to fight for them.

The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are sometimes right.

The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.

It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.

Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, and have the courage to pursue them despite the obstacles.

With the new day, comes new strength and new thoughts.

The measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable.

It isn't enough to be merely tolerant; we must strive to understand and appreciate the richness that diversity brings to our world.

The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.

With the right mindset, adversity becomes opportunity.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, and are willing to work tirelessly towards making them reality.

True strength isn't found in avoiding hardship, but in navigating it with grace and a steadfast heart.

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.

The only limit to your realization of tomorrow is your doubt of today.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, and have the courage to pursue them, even when others doubt.

To handle yourself, use your head; To handle others, use your heart.

The future belongs to those who believe in the power of their dreams, and possess the courage to act upon them.

The world is changed by your example, not your opinion.

The world needs more than just good intentions; it needs active hands and courageous hearts.

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.

True strength lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you do.

It isn't enough to simply talk about change; we must be the change we wish to see.

The world is not static; we must embrace change and adapt to the challenges it presents.

One must learn to be comfortable with uncertainty; it is the only certainty we truly have.

Judge your success by what you had to give up to get it.

Character is built not in moments of ease, but through hardship and perseverance.

The measure of a person is not in how they avoid mistakes, but how they respond to them.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, and have the courage to pursue them relentlessly.

We must face our fears, for they are the walls that keep us from becoming who we are meant to be.

Understanding isn't agreement, but it is the first step towards progress.

Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.

The greatest gift we can give to others is our time and attention.

It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act.

The measure of success is not in what you accumulate, but in what you give back.

To be truly powerful is not to dominate, but to empower.

Believe in your capabilities, for you are stronger than you know.

The power of your voice is a gift; use it to speak for those who cannot.

True leadership is not about power over others, but the empowerment of others.

A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water.

The world is not static; it evolves. Our thinking must evolve with it.

The search for understanding is a life-long journey, not a destination.

The measure of our lives is not in years, but in the impact we have on others.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and are willing to work tirelessly to achieve them.

We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face.

Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you'll be criticized anyway.