Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
Eleanor RooseveltRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The sense of being needed and wanted leads to deep satisfaction and strong connections with others.
Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes that feeling truly needed and wanted by others is a fundamental aspect of human relationships that fosters profound satisfaction. This need for connection and recognition helps to create lasting bonds between individuals, highlighting the importance of interpersonal relationships in our lives.
Themes
NeededWantedSatisfactionBondRelationshipsConnection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a team-building workshop to emphasize the importance of mutual support.
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