Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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Success must include two things: the development of an individual to his utmost potentiality and a contribution of some kind to one's world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success involves both personal growth and positively impacting the world.
Eleanor Roosevelt's quote emphasizes that true success is not solely measured by personal achievements or material gains. Instead, it involves the continuous development of oneβs abilities to their fullest potential while also making a meaningful contribution to society, highlighting the interconnectedness of individual growth and social responsibility.
Themes
SuccessPotentialContributionGrowthImpact
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be perfect for a motivational speech about personal development in a career workshop.
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