It seems that, in addition to old Will Shakespeare, I can always count on Eleanor Roosevelt to provide just the right words of wisdom to fit any situation or circumstance.

And as the crisis in Ukraine drags on into yet another week of endless meetings and attempts to reach a fair and just agreement that will both end Russia’s assault and secure Ukraine’s (and Europe’s) future existence, Mrs. Roosevelt’s words make it seem so simple and obvious:

“Justice cannot be for one side alone,
but must be for both.”

Now all that remains is to convince Vladimir Putin of that — and, apparently, Donald Trump as well.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
12/15/25