Helen (Adams) Keller, 1880-1968
was an US blind and deaf educator
We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
We would never learn to be patient if there were only joy in the world.
André (Paul Guillaume) Gide, 1869-1951
was a French critic, essayist, and novelist
Seize from every moment its unique novelty, and do not prepare your joys.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
was an Irish dramatist and socialist
This is the true joy in life — being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one...