Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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If the use of leisure time is confined to looking at TV for a few extra hours every day, we will deteriorate as a people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Excessive TV watching can lead to societal decline.
Eleanor Roosevelt warns that if people spend their leisure time solely watching television, they risk stagnating intellectually and socially. This quote emphasizes the importance of engaging in more enriching activities that cultivate personal growth and societal development, rather than passively consuming entertainment.
Themes
LeisureTelevisionEducationActivityGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote fits perfectly in a discussion about the impact of media consumption on society during a workshop on mindfulness.
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