Long before I learned to do a sum in arithmetic or describe the shape of the earth, Miss Sullivan had taught me to find beauty in the fragrant woods, in every blade of grass, and in the curves and dimples of my baby sister's hand.

So much has been given me I have no time to ponder over that which has been denied.

Many people know so little about what is beyond their short range of experience. They look within themselves - and find nothing! Therefore they conclude that there is nothing outside themselves either.

God himself is not secure, having given man dominion over his work.

Usually they are quick to discover that I cannot see or hear.... It is not training but love which impels them to break their silence about me with the thud of a tail rippling against my chair on gambols round the study, or news conveyed by expressive ear, nose, and paw. Often I yearn to give them speech, their motions are so eloquent with things they cannot say.

Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it. Molded by it.

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