Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.

I had once believed that we were all masters of our fate--that we could mold our lives into any form we pleased... I had overcome deafness and blindness sufficiently to be happy, and I supposed that anyone could come out victorious if he threw himself valiantly into life's struggle. But as I went more and more about the country I learned that I had spoken with assurance on a subject I knew little about... I learned that the power to rise in the world is not within the reach of everyone.

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

Happiness calls out responsive gladness in others. There is enough sadness in the world without yours ... never doubt the excellence and permanence of what is yet to be. Join the great company of those who make the barren places of life fruitful with kindness.

A smile goes a long way, but you must first start it on its journey.

Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.

If I could have only one of my senses then I would choose hearing, Then I wouldn't feel so all alone.