The will to act grows with the frequency and firmness of our actions, and The intellect grows with the use of that will. This is how true faith is born. — Helen Keller
Love is intangible, yet you can feel the sweetness it brings.
Perhaps the tragedy of humanity lies in this: we fail to cherish what we have, yet eternally long for what we cannot attain.
Some say knowledge is power; to me, knowledge is happiness. With knowledge, you can distinguish truth from error and noble from lowly. By understanding the thoughts and actions of people throughout the ages, you develop sympathy and a sense of closeness to humanity as it is today.
Without such practice, I would not have such profound insights. The most precious lesson I have learned is patience. We should approach learning as one would a stroll in the countryside—calm and composed; with an open mind, ready to embrace all. Knowledge gained this way is like a quiet tide, subtly and imperceptibly soaking into our hearts.
In this world, the truly dark night is the darkness of ignorance and numbness.
In the face of light, shadows are behind us. Faith is the master of destiny. Sometimes I think, how wonderful it would be if people viewed every day as the last day of their lives! That is how the true value of life would be revealed. — Helen Keller
For those who rise above fate, faith is the master of destiny. — Helen Keller
I will try my best to gaze upon the things I cherish, and surely you also want your eyes to linger on what you love, so that you may remember them all before the darkness arrives.
A handshake can sometimes say more than words. Some people keep others at a distance, and their hands feel cold as a biting north wind; others have hands full of sunshine, making you feel warm when you hold them.
Countless small things fall into our hands, and various opportunities occur every day. They grant us the freedom to use or misuse them, while the world continues its silent, unchanged course. — Helen Keller
