It is easy to have principles when you're not in power; when... - Eleanor Roosevelt

"It is easy to have principles when you're not in power; when you are in power, it is a test of your character"

Eleanor Roosevelt Leadership

First Lady, Human Rights Activist American 1884–1962

More from Eleanor Roosevelt

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you'll be criticized anyway."

"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness."

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"