Speech is the birthright of every child. It is the deaf child's one fair chance to keep in touch with his fellows.

We should not think of conversion as the acceptance of a particular creed, but as a change of heart.

Happiness is like the mountain summit. It is sometimes hidden by clouds, but we know it is there.

It is not possible for civilization to flow backwards while there is youth in the world. Youth may be headstrong, but it will advance it allotted length.

Few pleasures there are indeed without an aftertouch of pain, but that is the preservation which keeps them sweet.

Poetry is the gate through which I enter the land of enchantment. Once inside the flaming wall, my limitations fall from me, and my spirit is free.

We can decide to let our trials crush us, or we can convert them to new forces of good.