Tag Archives: Helen Keller

The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision

Posted on 3 September 2015 by philosiblog

The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. – Helen Keller What does that mean? This is an interesting quote from a blind person about the difference between having sight, and having vision. Sight is a … Continue reading →

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The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

Posted on 29 July 2013 by philosiblog

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. – Helen Keller What does that mean? This quote begins by saying “the best and most beautiful things…” But … Continue reading →

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The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.

Posted on 8 April 2013 by philosiblog

The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. – Helen Keller What does that mean? As is often the case, this is … Continue reading →

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Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.

Posted on 10 January 2013 by philosiblog

Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. – Helen Keller What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, mostly due to the differences in cultures. In the US, looking someone in the … Continue reading →

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Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.

Posted on 27 June 2012 by philosiblog

Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it. – Helen Keller What does that mean? This is a great quote, from someone who knew both the suffering and the overcoming of suffering, a more … Continue reading →

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