No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the horizon of the spirit. —Helen Keller
“No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the horizon of the spirit.”

Helen Keller author, lecturer, activist

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Mare McAnany from Philadelphia PA FEBRUARY 28, 2022
If there was ever an optimist in this world, it was Helen Keller. No one can compare. This remarkable woman was and always will remain an outstanding example of where positive thinking can take us. If only we had more genuine examples at the helm in today's chaotic times who shared Helen Keller's traits. May her memory be blessed throughout eternity.
cathie from n.y. FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Thank you for all these inspirations.
Kennan.Demi from 2559 Longmeadow Rd MAY 15, 2020
Great power exists in our hearts
sandor from denver JULY 24, 2017
Pessimism is but a point of view. Its a foe that will close the spirit from questing forward . When all things go wrong it is hard not to get jaded and to forecast into the future how everything is but a dismal failer.

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PEACE
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SERVICE
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JOY
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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INSPIRATION
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MOTIVATION
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LOYALTY
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INCLUDING OTHERS
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COMMUNITY
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APPRECIATING NATURE
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LEADERSHIP
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ACHIEVEMENT
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BEING THERE
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