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Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes: When you build a memorial, you build it not because the person wanted it, but for the future -- for generations who didn't know the man and didn't know the era in which he lived.
         

When you build a memorial, you build it not because the person wanted it, but for the future -- for generations who didn't know the man and didn't know the era in which he lived.


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To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.



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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.



Do one thing every day that scares you.

Do one thing every day that scares you.



With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.



Happiness is not a goal it is a byproduct.

Happiness is not a goal it is a byproduct.



The giving of love is an education in itself.

The giving of love is an education in itself.



Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.



Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart



A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.

A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.



No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.





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