Achieve Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“If you believe that a nation is really better off which achieves for a comparative few, those who are capable of attaining it, high culture, ease, opportunity, and that these few from their enlightenment should give what they consider best to those less favored, then you naturally belong to the Republican Party. But if you believe that people must struggle slowly to the light for themselves, then it seems to me that you are a Democrat.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1938, “The American Dream and Social Responsibility”, Democratic National Convention
She contrasts elite‑driven philanthropy with grassroots empowerment, implying party alignment with those philosophies.
In simple terms: Elite charity vs. self‑help defines political identity.
Key Takeaway
Consider how you view societal progress.
Themes
politics
philanthropy
social class
ideology
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- community organizing
- educational reform
- public discourse
Key Concepts
elitism
empowerment
political identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you agree that political parties reflect these philosophies?
- How can individuals bridge elite and grassroots efforts?
A Different Perspective
Simplifies complex party platforms.
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