Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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Have convictions. Be friendly. Stick to your beliefs as they stick to theirs. Work as hard as they do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hold firm to your beliefs while maintaining a friendly disposition and matching the effort of others.
Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of having strong convictions while remaining amicable in interactions with others. She advocates for a balance between standing firm in oneβs beliefs and being considerate and collaborative, highlighting that hard work should be mutual and that respect is vital in any discourse, regardless of differing opinions.
Themes
ConvictionsFriendlinessBeliefsHard WorkCollaboration
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting discussing differing opinions, you might say this quote to encourage respect and collaboration.
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