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Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.”

Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

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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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