Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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We mast show by our behavior that we believe in equality and justice and that our religion teaches faith and love and charity to our fellow men. Here is where each of us has a job to do that must be done at home, because we can lose the battle on the soil of the United States just as surely as we can lose it in any one of the countries of the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of demonstrating our values of equality and justice through our actions, and the responsibility we have to practice these principles at home.
Eleanor Roosevelt's quote highlights the significance of embodying the ideals of equality, justice, faith, love, and charity in our everyday lives. She argues that it is not enough to simply profess these values; we must actively demonstrate them through our behavior towards others, particularly in our own communities. Furthermore, she suggests that the struggles for social justice are not confined to distant lands but are equally relevant in our own nation, making our individual efforts critical in the broader fight for human rights.
Themes
EqualityJusticeFaithLoveCharityResponsibilityCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about social justice initiatives within a community.
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