The story of Helen Keller (1880-1968), the first blind and deaf person to be awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree, has long surprised and delighted millions. Left blind and deaf after a disease contracted when she was 19 months old, Keller became a prolific author, human rights activist and an international inspiration.
This is a third and final selection of some of her thoughts…
- A bend in the road is not the end of the road… Unless you fail to make the turn. Helen Keller
- Self pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world. Helen Keller
- No one ever became poor by giving. Helen Keller
- Be happy with what you have while working for what you want. Helen Keller
- Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature… Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Helen Keller
As always, nice chatting…
