Building Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“Character building begins in our infancy and continues until death.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on character development, 1941
Character formation starts in early life and continues throughout one’s lifespan.
In simple terms: Character builds from childhood to death.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate virtues at every age.
Themes
character
development
lifelong learning
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
historical
motivational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- career mentorship
Key Concepts
moral psychology
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits shape your character now?
- How can you nurture character in others?
A Different Perspective
Character may be constrained by social and economic circumstances.
![“T]he church is not a place. It's not a building. It's not a preaching point. It's not a spiritual service provider. It's a people - the new covenant, blood-bought people of God. That's why Paul said, 'Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her' (Eph. 5:25). He didn't give himself up for a…” quote by Mark Dever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/mark-dever-3175_blood_t-he-church-is-not-a-place-it-s-not-a-bu_3297.jpg)
