Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.

—Helen Keller

About Helen Keller

Portrait of Helen Keller

Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American deafblind author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer.

More quotations from Helen Keller

College isn't the place to go for ideas.

—Helen Keller

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Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.

—Helen Keller

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Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.

—Helen Keller

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

—Helen Keller in Optimism

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No matter how dull, or how mean, or how wise a man is, he feels that happiness is his indisputable right.

—Helen Keller in Optimism

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History

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