Helen Keller

Helen Keller

Helen Adams Keller (1880 – 1968) was an American author, political activist and lecturer. She was the subject of the acclaimed film The Miracle Worker.

Completely blind and deaf following an illness at the age of 19 months, Helen Keller became a world-famous speaker and author,  traveled internationally and was politically active in her opposition to war. She campaigned for women’s suffrage, workers’ rights, and socialism, and many other progressive causes and was a strong advocate for people with disabilities.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

“Defeat is simply a signal to press onward.” – Helen Keller

“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” – Helen Keller

“It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision.” -Helen Keller

“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. -  Helen Keller

“Life is either a great adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller

“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.” – Helen Keller

“One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” – Helen Keller

“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature.” – Helen Keller

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched – but are felt in the heart.” – Helen Keller

“We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough.” – Helen Keller

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” -Helen Keller

“Your success & happiness lies in you.” – Helen Keller