The Story of Helen Keller Quotes

“I realize that the obstacles in the way of my receiving a college education are very great. But a true soldier does not admit defeat before the battle.”
― Lorena A. Hickok, The Story of Helen Keller

“Since the child had to do all her talking with her fingers, people watched her hands more than they would watched the hands of an ordinary child.

"We can't let her have ugly, chewed-up fingertips!" Teacher said to Mrs. Keller.”
― Lorena A. Hickok, The Story of Helen Keller

“Although she could not put it to words, as you or I would, her hand grasping The Stranger's hand asked a question, "Who are you?" And into her eager little palm the word came back "T-E-A-C-H-E-R.”
― Lorena A. Hickok, The Story of Helen Keller