You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experien... - Eleanor Roosevelt

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face."

Eleanor Roosevelt Perseverance

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."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."