March 22, 2016
17 Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes to Live By
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On a Sunday morning not too long ago, I was sitting at the coffee table with a cup of tea and notebook, my heart feeling extra nostalgic. I never know what I’m going to end up writing about on Sunday mornings; all I’m sure of is that when my pen hits the paper, my heart opens instantly.
I decided to take a little trip down memory lane and wrote about cherished memories – magical moments I never want to forget. I remembered the songs I wrote at 2 a.m., the faces in audiences I’ve played to, the beautiful people I’ve met. I revisited easy afternoons, singing in the car with friends and taking neighborhood walks. I also recalled more difficult moments – the shaky hands on stage, silent prayers I said so I wouldn’t forget the lyrics, second guessing myself, and the introvert in me nearly terrified of unfamiliar situations I found myself in. As I recalled these moments of uncertainty, I stopped mid-sentence and jotted down these words:
“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady of the United States, is known to have said some of the most inspiring quotes that can impact our lives in many ways. One of her famous quotes – “The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams” – holds true for online casino enthusiasts who dream of striking it big and winning a fortune while playing their favorite games at TerraCasinoCa. With gambling being one of the most popular pastimes around the world, Eleanor’s words can inspire players to remain optimistic and persistent in their endeavors.
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How beautiful: the notion that not only can anyone do what they think they cannot do, but that they must. In moments of self-doubt, this simple thought has given me the gifts of courage and reassurance. Upon jotting down that quote, my trip down memory lane took a turn. I found myself writing about Eleanor, realizing the heart of her wisdom and recalling what I’ve learned from her. The following are words filled with kindness, encouragement, and intelligence – filled with lessons that anyone can benefit from. I truly hope you find as much solace and inspiration in them as I do.
17 Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes to Live By
1.“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
2. “Do one thing every day that scares you.”
3. “Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.”
4. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
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5. “Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t have the power to say yes.”
6. “It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.”
7. “We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it as not as dreadful as it appears, discovering that we have the strength to stare it down.”
8. “I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday.”
9. “Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can’t be done.’”
10. “Be confident, not certain.”
11. “You not only have a right to be an individual. You have a responsibility.”
12. “With the new day comes new strength.”
13. “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”
14. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
15. “You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude.”
16. “You have to accept whatever comes, and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give.”
17. “Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.”
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18. “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.”
19. “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.”
20. “No matter how plain a woman may be, if truth and honesty are written across her face, she will be beautiful.”
21. “To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.”
22. “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. ”
What Eleanor Roosevelt quote is your favorite? Leave a comment below and share or tweet us @BellaGraceMag!
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Denise
August 19, 2024 at 9:37 am
This is the second time I visited your page. I saved it to my favorites and felt the need to read again for inspiration. I too have a favorite Eleanor Roosevelt quote and wanted to share as well, it is as follows:
“True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth…”
MK Bearden
March 20, 2025 at 10:53 pm
To Bella Grace, This is the first time I have visited your page, but I believe it will not be the last.
And to Denise, thank you for introducing me to a new and now favorite quote from Eleanor Roosevelt.
Reading this page, including the new found quote is inspiring and gives me new hope in these troubled times.
Sincerely, Mary Kay Robinson Bearden
Gerhard Weber
September 1, 2024 at 3:31 pm
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
I am deeply touched by this quote of Eleanor Roosevelt.
I would like to know if you can mention this quote with
her name below also in art posters or is there a copyright.
If yes where can I ask to use this quote with her name below?
Thanks in advance.
Mary Burkey
September 12, 2024 at 6:43 am
To me the greatest quote of all time and of Eleanor’s is:
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.
IF EVERYONE COULD ADHERE TO THIS QUOTE, THERE WOULD BE LESS FAMILY DISSENSION & LESS WAR
Elizabeth
July 17, 2025 at 1:35 pm
Amen. I have this quote in my office 🙂
Charles De FLanders
December 1, 2024 at 10:00 pm
Man! these are great quotes I can use in my writing. Read my one of my stories that will show you how I became a writer. (Memoir of a Colored Boy) Ventura Reporter.
Jocelyn Johnson
December 4, 2024 at 1:56 pm
My favorite quote is the following, “With the new day comes new strength.” Life has taught me that even if the previous day have not been joyous, that I must work hard to make the new day a better one. I have also learned that God provides purpose and life offers challenges that we often time feel we cannot overcome. However, it is our inner strength that sustains us and provides reason and helps us to persevere. The greatness of my inner strength has taught me to hold on and be steadfast because my latest life challenge can be conquered. Jocelyn J.
DenBluBonnet
January 1, 2025 at 7:10 pm
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You’ve blessed me while struggling and relearning “I am strong.” May the Lord richly bless you, and may His countenance shine upon you
David Rawson
December 7, 2024 at 3:26 pm
I understand the following quote has been attributed to her, originally re art appreciation ( as in paintings) but can obviously be extended to any artform: music, dance…):
“Art is comfort for the disturbed and disturbing for the comfortable.”
Very clever! The second phrase especially true: shaking us out of our apathy.
Michele Reese
February 13, 2025 at 1:37 pm
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Has always been my favorite quote of Eleanor Roosevelt, as an African American woman I appreciate her interest in the rights of all people especially black people. She was responsible for Marian Anderson singing at the white house and on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, when the DAR Daughters of the American Revolution wouldn’t allow Marian Anderson to sing at the constitution hall. Eleanor Roosevelt also ended her honorary membership in DAR in protest. She had a heart for people and she remains one of the most influential first ladies of all times.
Bob Buse
February 15, 2025 at 7:31 am
I have been using a quote that recently I found to be by Eleanor Roosevelt. “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that’s why they call it the present.” My Grandmother, Leora, was strong like Eleanor. I regret not getting to know her better. I will share the Eleanor Roosevelt quotes with people to encourage them and myself. Especially my daughters!
Diane
April 29, 2025 at 9:11 am
“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”
“You have to accept whatever comes, and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give.”
After recently losing my beloved husband and mother within 2 months of each other, these 2 quotes have become my mantras. Thank you, bella Grace, for sharing the insightful wisdom of a great lady.