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.
Here are some of her oft cited insights…
- The only thing worse than being blind is having sight with no vision. Helen Keller
- Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see. Helen Keller
- The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller
- There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. Helen Keller
As always, nice chatting…
We could do with a lot more people in our world with this kind of amazing insight. Thank you for this. A great read as always. Have a wonderful day