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“Old age has deformities enough of its own. It should never add to them the deformity of vice.” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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“Old age has deformities enough of its own. It should never add to them the deformity of vice.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address on Aging, 1948

Age brings its own flaws; adding moral failings worsens life.

In simple terms: Age has flaws; avoid vice.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate virtue regardless of age.

Themes

aging morality integrity

Mood

respectful hopeful

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • community leadership
  • elder care

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy human development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can elders model virtue?
  • What vice is most harmful in later life?
A Different Perspective

Some view aging as a time for moral laxity.

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