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The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.
Eleanor Roosevelt
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What this quote means

Family is essential to society and deserves legal and societal protection.

Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of the family as a fundamental building block of society. This quote conveys the idea that families form the basic unit that supports and nurtures individuals, and therefore, they should receive support and protection from both society and the government to thrive and fulfill their role effectively.

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FamilySocietyProtectionUnitFundamental

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a speech about family values during a community gathering.

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