Who is Helen Keller?
Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an
American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf and blind
person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Her life story has inspired countless lives throughout the
world. When she was 19 months old she acquired a fever which left her blind and
deaf. It was because her teacher Anne Sullivan she broke free from the
isolation of near lack of communication. She was able to speak by the age of
10.
After graduating, she started helping the blind and deaf
people. She travelled to many countries raising the awareness about blind and
deaf people and enlightening them. She shared her views to every US president from
Grover Cleveland to Lyndon Johnson, and played a major role in focusing the
world's attention on the problems of the blind and the need for preventive
measures.
She also won several awards including honorary university
degrees, the Lions Humanitarian Award, the
Presidential Medal of Freedom, and election to the Women's Hall of Fame.
She was ranked constantly in the “Most admired” lists.
Some of the most renown quotes of Helen Keller:
- The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
- Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
- Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
Content Source: Wikipedia, Helen Keller International
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