Anne Sullivan Macy Quotes

No matter how mistaken Communist ideas may be, the experience and knowledge gained by trying them out have given a tremendous impetus to thought and imagination. - Anne Sullivan Macy

It is a rare privilege to watch the birth, growth, and first feeble struggles of a living mind; this privilege is mine. - Anne Sullivan Macy

If the child is left to himself, he will think more and better, if less showily. Let him go and come freely, let him touch real things and combine his impressions for himself. - Anne Sullivan Macy

I'd rather break stones on the king's highway than hem a handkerchief. - Anne Sullivan Macy

I need a teacher quite as much as Helen. I know the education of this child will be the distinguishing event of my life, if I have the brains and perseverance to accomplish it. - Anne Sullivan Macy

I cannot explain it; but when difficulties arise, I am not perplexed or doubtful. I know how to meet them. - Anne Sullivan Macy

Every renaissance comes to the world with a cry, the cry of the human spirit to be free. - Anne Sullivan Macy

Certain periods in history suddenly lift humanity to an observation point where a clear light falls upon a world previously dark. - Anne Sullivan Macy

A strenuous effort must be made to train young people to think for themselves and take independent charge of their lives. - Anne Sullivan Macy

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