Eleanor Roosevelt

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962) was an American politician, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the post from March 1933 to April 1945 during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office. President Harry S. Truman later called her the “First Lady of the World” in tribute to her human rights achievements.

“No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.”  Eleanor Roosevelt

“You must do the things you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt

“You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude” Eleanor Roosevelt

“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” Eleanor Roosevelt

“Do one thing every day that scares you.” Eleanor Roosevelt

“It is not more vacation we need – it is more vocation.”  Eleanor Roosevelt