Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our identity is shaped by the choices we make throughout our lives.
Eleanor Roosevelt's quote emphasizes the fundamental role of personal choices in shaping our identities. It suggests that as we navigate through life, every decision contributes to our overall character and existence, ultimately culminating in the person we become as adults.
Themes
ChoicesIdentityLifePersonal GrowthDecisions
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on personal development.
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