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Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“We all create the person we become by our choices as we go through life. In a real sense, by the time we are adults, we are the sum total of the choices we have made.”

Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

Book:You learn by living

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You learn by living

This book is a compilation of the author's insights gained through various life experiences, emphasizing the value of real-world learning and the transformative power of living fully. more

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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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