Instead of comparing our lot with that of those who are more fortunate than we are, we should compare it with the lot of the great majority of our fellow men. It then appears that we are among the privileged.

Quote by Helen Keller

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The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but...

The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but...

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at...

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at...

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth...

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth...

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

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

It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for...

It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for...

Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained...

Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained...

Happiness cannot come from without. It must come from within. It is not what we...

Happiness cannot come from without. It must come from within. It is not what we...

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

Of all the senses, sight must be the most delightful.

Of all the senses, sight must be the most delightful.

It is not what we see and touch or that which others do for us...

It is not what we see and touch or that which others do for us...

It is hard to interest those who have everything in those who have nothing.

It is hard to interest those who have everything in those who have nothing.

Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do...

Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do...

The million little things that drop into your hands, The small opportunities each day brings,...

The million little things that drop into your hands, The small opportunities each day brings,...

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security is mostly a superstition. It does...

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security is mostly a superstition. It does...

Life is either a great adventure or nothing.

Life is either a great adventure or nothing.

It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would...

It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would...

No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land...

No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land...

What is man? A miserable little pile of secrets

What is man? A miserable little pile of secrets

Your pinky may be the smallest finger but it's capable of holding the biggest secrets.

Your pinky may be the smallest finger but it's capable of holding the biggest secrets.