Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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We do not move forward by curtailing people's liberty because we are afraid of what they may do or say.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and the dangers of restricting liberty due to fear.
Eleanor Roosevelt advocates for the principle that true progress cannot be achieved by limiting the freedoms of individuals out of fear. She suggests that curtailing liberty in response to potential negative actions or speech undermines the very foundation of a free society and stifles growth and innovation.
Themes
LibertyFreedomFearProgressSociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about civil rights to advocate for personal freedoms.
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