To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.
/tə hændəl jɔːrˈsɛlf, juz jɔːr hɛd; tuː ˈhændəl ˈʌðərz, juz jɔːr hɑːrt./
[Speech] TO HANDLE YOURSELF, USE YOUR HEAD; TO HANDLE OTHERS, USE YOUR HEART. - Roosevelt's Advice
Balancing intellect and empathy
Eleanor Roosevelt advised balancing intellect and empathy in leadership with "To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart." Her advocacy for human rights and social causes reflects this compassionate approach to leadership and interpersonal relationships.
Background
Eleanor Roosevelt
First Lady of the United States
Various speeches, mid-20th century
