For years to come the debris of a convulsed world will beset our steps. It will require a purpose stronger than any man and worthy of all men to calm and inspirit us. A sane society whose riches are happy children, men and women, beautiful with peace and creative activity, is not going to be ordained for us. We must make it ourselves.
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About Helen Keller
Helen Keller was a 19th-century American author and activist. Helen Adams Keller was an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer. Born in West Tuscumbia, Alabama, she lost her sight and her hearing after a bout of illness when she was 19 months old. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Creativity — The spark of original thought, invention, and artistic vision
- Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
- Happiness — Thoughts on finding joy, contentment, and fulfilment
- Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures