I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace – Helen Keller

The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were no limitations to overcome. The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful if there were no dark valleys to traverse – Helen Keller

Toleration is the greatest gift of the mind; it requires the same effort of the brain that it takes to balance oneself on a bicycle – Helen Keller

As the eagle was killed by the arrow winged with his own feather, so the hand of the world is wounded by its own skill – Helen Keller

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

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