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Life Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

“Whatever period of life we are in is good only to the extent that we make use of it, that we live it to the hilt, that we continue to develop and understand what it has to offer us and what we have to offer it. The rewards for each age are different in kind, but they are not necessarily different…” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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““Whatever period of life we are in is good only to the extent that we make use of it, that we live it to the hilt, that we continue to develop and understand what it has to offer us and what we have to offer it. The rewards for each age are different in kind, but they are not necessarily different in value or in satisfaction.””

Eleanor Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Speech: The American Woman, 1935

Encourages living fully in each life stage, valuing each period's unique rewards, and recognizing mutual contributions between self and age.

In simple terms: Live each life stage fully, appreciating its unique rewards.

Key Takeaway

Embrace each age’s gifts.

Themes

growth purpose age mutual contribution

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • education
  • retirement
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

life stages personal development intergenerational exchange

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does each current stage offer you?
  • How can you contribute back to your age?
A Different Perspective

Different ages may present unequal challenges despite similar value.

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