Long before I learned to do a sum in arithmetic or describe the shape of the earth, Miss [Anne] 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.

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"Life is a daring adventure or nothing."

- Helen Keller

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"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much."

- Helen Keller

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"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

- Helen Keller

Optimism

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."

- Helen Keller

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"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."

- Helen Keller

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"She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"We should never judge someone based on their appearance."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"Beauty and ugliness are merely subjective labels. What matters is who we are inside."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"When we see beyond appearances, we discover the true essence of a person."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"Worry is a misuse of imagination."

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