Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Follow your heart and values, as criticism is inevitable regardless of your choices.
Eleanor Roosevelt's quote emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and one's convictions. It suggests that we will face criticism no matter what decisions we make in life, so it is better to pursue what is right according to our own beliefs rather than to seek approval or avoid criticism from others.
Themes
CriticismValuesAuthenticityDecisionsSelf
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared in a motivational speech about staying true to oneself.
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