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“Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt, The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt (1961), Preface

About Eleanor Roosevelt

1884 – 1962

American political figure, diplomat, and activist who served as First Lady from 1933 to 1945. A tireless advocate for human rights, civil rights, and women's empowerment.

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