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Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“A guest is really good or bad because of the host or hostess who makes being a guest an easy or a difficult task.”

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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

“To appear to be on the inside and know more than others about what is going on is a great temptation for most people. It is a rare person who is willing to seem to know less than he does ... Somehow, people seem to feel that it is belittling to their importance not to know more than other people.”

People Knows Feels Persons Doe Seems Knowledge Humility Willing Importance Temptation Belittle Rare Person

Author:Eleanor Roosevelt

“it is always easier to do nothing than to try a new line of action.”

Trying Action Lines Easier Inaction

Book:My Days

Source: My Days

“First of my own personal requirements is inner calm. This, I think, is an essential. One of the secrets of using your time well is to gain a certain ability to maintain peace within yourself so that much can go on around you and you can stay calm inside.”

Thinking Firsts Wells Certain My Own Ability Secret Goes On Essentials Gains Calm Requirements Peace Within Stay Calm

Book:You learn by living

Source: You learn by living

“what we need in the world is manners ... I think that if, instead of preaching brotherly love, we preached good manners, we might get a little further. It sounds less righteous and more practical.”