When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long in disappointment and bitterness … - Helen Keller

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We should never lose sight of the very close link between individual giving and the formation of philanthropic traditions.

Helen Keller

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long in disappointment and bitterness at the closed door that we do not expectantly look for and therefore see with pleasure and gratitude the one which has been opened for us.

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We, the people, are not free. Our democracy is but a name. We vote? What does that mean? It means we choose between Tweedledee and Tweedledum. We elect expensive masters to do our work for us, and then blame them because they work for themselves and for their class.

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Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.

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When I recollect the treasure of friendship that has been bestowed upon me I withdraw all charges against life. If much has been denied me, much, very much has been given. So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart I shall say that life is good.

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Happiness is like the mountain summit. It is sometimes hidden by clouds, but we know it is there.

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The most beautiful world is always entered through imagination.

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