Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.

In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves.

Summary

This quote emphasizes personal agency and the continuous nature of shaping one's life. It suggests that we are not passive recipients of circumstances or fate, but active contributors to our own destiny. Each decision we make contributes to the ongoing process of molding our lives and our individual selves. Ultimately, the quote reminds us that we are accountable for our choices, as they define our path and who we become.

By Eleanor Roosevelt

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