Eleanor Roosevelt quote: “When will our consciences grow so tender…”

A quotation from the American first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt

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When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?

– Eleanor Roosevelt –

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