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Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“I learned then that practically no one in the world is entirely bad or entirely good, and that motives are often more important than actions.”

Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

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Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt

Former First Lady of the United States, political activist, and author. Eleanor Roosevelt is renowned for her exceptional social activism and contributions to civil rights. She served as the First Lady during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency and continued to be actively involved in political and social affairs after his death. more

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