Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The s... - Eleanor Roosevelt

"Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing."

Eleanor Roosevelt Truth

First Lady, Human Rights Activist American 1884–1962

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"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."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."