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Admire Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why.” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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“The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Book: This Is My Story, 1937

Admiration without understanding often stems from mystery and personal resonance, not rational analysis.

In simple terms: We admire things we don’t understand.

Key Takeaway

Accept mystery, seek deeper insight.

Themes

mystery admiration intuition

Mood

curious reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • art appreciation
  • spiritual experiences

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy aesthetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you truly understand about what you admire?
  • How can you explore the reasons behind your admiration?
A Different Perspective

Admiration may be superficial without reflection.

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