Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Anne Sullivan Teacher

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Apr 14, 1866
  • Died: Oct 20, 1936

Johanna "Anne" Mansfield Sullivan Macy, better known as Anne Sullivan, was an American teacher, best known for being the instructor and lifelong companion of Helen Keller. She contracted an eye infection when she was eight years old which left her blind and without reading or writing skills. She received her education as a student of the Perkins School for the Blind where upon graduation she became a teacher to Helen.

Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction. sympathy

We all like stories that make us cry. It's so nice to feel sad when you've nothing in particular to feel sad about. sadness

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