Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Family is essential to society and deserves legal and societal protection.
Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of the family as a fundamental building block of society. This quote conveys the idea that families form the basic unit that supports and nurtures individuals, and therefore, they should receive support and protection from both society and the government to thrive and fulfill their role effectively.
Themes
FamilySocietyProtectionUnitFundamental
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about family values during a community gathering.
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