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.”
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.
Embrace hardship as a teacher.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- career setbacks
- health challenges
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find patience in current struggles?
- What lessons does persistence reveal?
Not all suffering yields growth; context matters.