“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
Confucius · attributed
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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
About this quote
Meaning
This quote encourages people to hold onto their dreams with genuine conviction, suggesting that the act of believing in something beautiful and worthwhile is itself the foundation for achieving it. The future, in this view, is not shaped purely by talent or circumstance but by the willingness to trust in a vision of what could be.
Context
The line is widely attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, though the precise source within her writing or speeches has proven difficult to pin down with certainty. It fits comfortably within the spirit of her public voice, which consistently urged individuals, especially women and marginalized people, to claim their place in the world rather than wait for permission. Regardless of its exact origin, the sentiment has traveled far and taken root in graduation speeches, motivational writing, and personal essays across many decades.
About the author
Eleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady of the United States during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt and went on to become a prominent diplomat and human rights advocate. She chaired the United Nations committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, a landmark achievement in international law. Throughout her life she was known for speaking plainly about courage, dignity, and the importance of ordinary people daring to live fully. Her words carried weight because they were backed by a life of visible public action.
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