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In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we mak
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"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"

- Eleanor Roosevelt

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This quote by Eleanor Roosevelt highlights the power and duty we have in shaping our own lives. It highlights that our actions and choices eventually determine the course of our lives, and that this procedure of shaping ourselves is ongoing up until the very end. We are continuously progressing and growing, and it is up to us to choose that align with our values and goals. This quote serves as a pointer that we are in control of our own destiny which we need to take ownership of our options and their repercussions. It encourages us to be conscious and intentional in our actions, as they ultimately shape who we end up being.

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Eleanor Roosevelt This quote is written / told by Eleanor Roosevelt between October 11, 1884 and November 7, 1962. She was a famous First Lady from USA. The author also have 59 other quotes.

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