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Everyone Has The Right To Freedom Of Thought, Conscience And Religion; This Right Includes Freedom To Change His Religion Or Belief, And Freedom, Either Alone Or In Community With Others And In Public Or Private, To Manifest His Religion Or Belief In Teaching, Practice, Worship And Observance.
-Eleanor Roosevelt
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Everyone Has The Right

Eleanor Roosevelt
Everyone Has The Right To Freedom Of Thought, Conscience And Religion; This Right Includes Freedom To Change His Religion Or Belief, And Freedom, Either Alone Or In Community With Others And In Public Or Private, To Manifest His Religion Or Belief In Teaching, Practice, Worship And Observance.
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People
Leader
The Greatest Luxury I Know Is Sitting Up Reading In Bed.
Reading
Luxury
Bed
Remember, No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Being Related To You And Repeatedly Questioning Why You're In Nonprofit.
Questioning Why
Nonprofits
Remember
Where, After All, Do Universal Human Rights Begin? In Small Places, Close To Home.
Home
Rights
Community
Friendship With Ones Self Is All Important, Because Without It One Cannot Be Friends With Anyone Else In The World.
Friendship
Relationship
Positive
In Our Country We Must Trust The People To Hear And See Both The Good And The Bad And To Choose The Good.
Country
People
Our Country
You Always Admire What You Really Don't Understand. - Eleanor Roosevelt
Admiration
Admire
Admiring
When You Adopt The Standards And The Values Of Someone Else … You Surrender Your Own Integrity. You Become, To The Extent Of Your Surrender, Less Of A Human Being.
Integrity
Surrender
Standards
You'll Be "damned If You Do, And Damned If You Don't."
Criticism
Criticize
Critics
If You Must Compromise, Compromise Up.
Inspirational
Compromise
Ifs
It Seems To Me That I Cannot Afford, As A Self-respecting Individual, To Refuse To Do A Thing Merely Because It Will Make Me Disliked Or Bring Down A Storm Of Criticism On My Head.
Women
Self
Storm
Happiness Is Not A Goal, It Is A By-product. Paradoxically, The One Sure Way Not To Be Happy Is Deliberately To Map Out A Way Of Life In Which One Would Please Oneself Completely And Exclusively.
Business
Goal
Way
I Was Perfectly Certain That I Had Nothing To Offer Of An Individual Nature And That My Only Chance Of Doing My Duty As The Wife Of A Public Official Was To Do Exactly As The Majority Of Women Were Doing.
Wife
Majority
Politics
...but There Isn't Going To Be Any First Lady. There Is Just To Be Plain, Ordinary Mrs. Roosevelt...i Never Wanted To Be The President's Wife, And Don't Want It Now. You Don't Quite Believe Me, Do You? Very Likely No One Would-except Possibly Some Woman Who Had Had The Job.
Jobs
Believe
Wife
When You Know To Laugh And When To Look Upon Things As Too Absurd To Take Seriously, The Other Person Is Ashamed To Carry Through Even If He Was Serious About It.
Laughing
Looks
Serious
Surely, In The Light Of History, It Is More Intelligent To Hope Rather Than To Fear, To Try Rather Than Not To Try. For One Thing We Know Beyond All Doubt: Nothing Has Ever Been Achieved By The Person Who Says: It Can't Be Done.
Wisdom
Intelligent
Light
I Have A Great Objection To Seeing Anyone, Particularly Anyone Whom I Care About, Lose His Self-control.
Self
Care
Objections
Perhaps The Basic Thing Which Contributes To Charm Is The Ability To Forget Oneself And Be Engrossed In Other People.
People
Forget
Charm
Character Building Begins In Our Infancy And Continues Until Death.
Life
Character
Building
Comparison Is The Thief Of All Joy.
Joy
Thieves
Comparison
Staying Aloof Is Not A Solution, It Is A Cowardly Evasion.
Staying
Evasion
Solutions
I Think The Thing We Must Look For Actually Is A Growth In Our People And In Whoever Comes In A Quality Of Courage To Tell Our People Just What World Conditions Are.
Thinking
People
Growth
The Only Joy In This Hard Life Is Serving Others.
Joy
Hard Life
Life Is
I Believe That Anyone Can Conquer Fear By Doing The Things He Fears To Do.
Inspirational
Motivational
Fear
People Who 'view With Alarm' Never Build Anything.
Views
People
Negativity
Our Real Battlefield Today Is Asia And Our Real Battle Is The One Between Democracy And Communism. . . . We Have To Prove To The World And Particularly To Downtrodden Areas Of The World Which Are The Natural Prey To The Principles Of Communist Economics That Democracy Really Brings About Happier And Better Conditions For The People As A Whole.
Real
Women
People
Friends, You And Me... You Brought Another Friend... And Then There Were Three... We Started Our Group... Our Circle Of Friends... And Like That Circle... There Is No Beginning Or End.
Circles
Groups
Three
As With All Children, The Feeling That I Was Useful Was Perhaps The Greatest Joy I Experienced.
Children
Joy
Feelings
When You Cease To Make A Contribution, You Begin To Die.
Inspirational
Life
Happiness
Because They Have So Little, Children Must Rely On Imagination Rather Than Experience.
Children
Imagination
Littles
It Is Always Disagreeable To Take Stands. It Is Always Easier To Compromise, Always Easier To Let Things Go. To Many Women, And I Am One Of Them, It Is Extraordinarily Difficult To Care About Anything Enough To Cause Disagreement Or Unpleasant Feelings, But I Have Come To The Conclusion That This Must Be Done For A Time Until We Can Prove Our Strength And Demand Respect For Our Wishes. We Cannot Even Be Of Real Service In The Coming Campaign And Speak As A United Body Of Women Unless We Have The Respect Of Men And Show That When We Express A Wish, We Are Willing To Stand By It.
Real
Men
Feelings
The Mind Must Be Trained, Rather Than The Memory.
Memories
Mind
One Of The First Things We Must Get Rid Of Is The Idea That Democracy Is Tantamount To Capitalism.
Ideas
Democracy
Firsts
One Thing Life Has Taught Me: If You Are Interested, You Never Have To Look For New Interests. They Come To You. When You Are Genuinely Interested In One Thing, It Will Always Lead To Something Else.
Inspirational
Life Lesson
Being Single
Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.


2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.


2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.


2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.


3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.


3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.


3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.



4. Proper Usage of Quotes


4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.


4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.


4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid


5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.


5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.


5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.



6. Quotes in Different Contexts


6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.


6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.


6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.



7. Punctuation and Formatting


Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:


Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.


Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.


Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.



8. Ethical Considerations


Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes


Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.



Conclusion


Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.


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