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Courage Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“Franklin's illness...gave him strength and courage he had not had before. He had to think out the fundamentals of living and learn the greatest of all lessons - infinite patience and never ending persistence.” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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“Franklin's illness...gave him strength and courage he had not had before. He had to think out the fundamentals of living and learn the greatest of all lessons - infinite patience and never ending persistence.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown source, possibly misattributed

A severe illness forced a reevaluation of life, teaching patience and persistence.

In simple terms: Illness taught patience and persistence.

Key Takeaway

Embrace hardship as a teacher.

Themes

resilience growth patience perseverance

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • career setbacks
  • health challenges
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology health learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you find patience in current struggles?
  • What lessons does persistence reveal?
A Different Perspective

Not all suffering yields growth; context matters.

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