Here’s to the Ladies

“ I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.”
– Martha Washington

It’s President’s Day here in the United States of America.  And behind every great president was often an even greater lady.  I loved that quote from Martha Washington when I ran across it.  My other favorite quotable first lady was, of course, Eleanor Roosevelt.  It seemed she never opened her mouth but to say something wise or brilliant.

Here are just a few of my favorite quotes from Eleanor:

“A woman is like a tea bag- you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“It’s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.” – Eleanor Roosevelt