Believe Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“...but there isn't going to be any First Lady. There is just to be plain, ordinary Mrs. Roosevelt...I never wanted to be the president's wife, and don't want it now. You don't quite believe me, do you? Very likely no one would-except possibly some woman who had had the job.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address, 1935
She rejects the traditional role of First Lady, preferring an ordinary identity over political partnership.
In simple terms: She doesn't want to be a president's wife.
Key Takeaway
Define your own identity beyond imposed roles.
Themes
gender roles
politics
identity
public expectation
Mood
defiant
thoughtful
historical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political families
- public scrutiny
- career choices
- media portrayal
Key Concepts
feminism
personal autonomy
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals reshape public expectations?
- What does “ordinary” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure may limit personal freedom.
