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Do one thing everyday that scares you. Those small things that make us uncomfortable help us build courage to do the work we do.

Eleanor Roosevelt

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Eleanor Roosevelt
Age: 78 †
Born: 1884
Born: October 11
Died: 1962
Died: November 7
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