Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
Eleanor RooseveltRead
If you approach each new person you meet in a spirit of adventure, you will find yourself endlessly fascinated by the new channels of thought and experience and personality that you encounter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Meeting new people with curiosity can lead to rich experiences and insights.
Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of approaching new encounters with an adventurous mindset, suggesting that this attitude can unveil a wealth of diverse thoughts, experiences, and personalities. By embracing the unknown and remaining open-minded, we allow ourselves to learn and grow from every interaction, ultimately enriching our lives.
Themes
AdventureExperiencesNew PeopleCuriosityOpen-Mindedness
In practice
Example use cases
In a networking event, you might say this to encourage participants to engage with each other.
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