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“We have to make these young people (of the Depression) feel that they are necessary. (They should be given) "certain things for which youth craves – the chance for self-sacrifice for an ideal.” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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““We have to make these young people (of the Depression) feel that they are necessary. (They should be given) "certain things for which youth craves – the chance for self-sacrifice for an ideal.””

Eleanor Roosevelt

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Depressed youth need purpose; giving them opportunities for self‑sacrifice toward an ideal gives them meaning.

In simple terms: Give youth meaningful causes to inspire them.

Key Takeaway

Provide purposeful roles for young people.

Themes

youth empowerment purpose social responsibility

Mood

inspirational social

Type

hopeful motivational

When to use this quote

  • school programs
  • volunteer projects
  • career mentorship

Key Concepts

idealism community service psychological well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ideals resonate with today’s youth?
  • How to balance sacrifice with personal growth?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual aspirations.

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