Quotes by Helen Keller

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

Life is a succesion of lessons which must be lived to be understood.

Introducing Helen Keller

Helen Keller was an American author, educator, and advocate for people with disabilities. Born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, she lost her sight and hearing at 19 months due to an illness, likely scarlet fever or meningitis. Despite her disabilities, Helen became a symbol of perseverance. Her breakthrough came when Anne Sullivan, her dedicated teacher, helped her communicate using the manual alphabet, beginning with the word "water." Helen went on to graduate from Radcliffe College in 1904, becoming the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Throughout her life, she advocated for disability rights, women's suffrage, and labor rights, leaving a lasting legacy as a pioneer of inclusion and education. She passed away on June 1, 1968, at the age of 87.