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Helen Keller Famous Quotations

Helen Keller (1880 - 1968) was an American author, activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college. These famous quotes dealing with goals, achievement, and success have been attributed to him.

• Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.
• I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.
• It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks, to go forward with a great desire forever beating at the door of our hearts as we travel toward our distant goal.
• Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
• We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough.
• Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.