Anne Sullivan

Anne Sullivan (1866-1936) was an American teacher and mentor best known for teaching and lifelong partnership with Helen Keller. Trained at the Perkins School for the Blind, she developed tactile methods to teach language and played a central role in Keller's education and public life.

Quotes by Anne Sullivan

Quotes: 2

Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose—Not the one you began with perhaps, but one you’ll be glad to remember. — Anne Sullivan

The Power of Perseverance Through Repeated Failure

Ultimately, Sullivan’s message reveals that the greatest reward lies not in unbroken triumph but in the accumulation of strength and self-knowledge. Through the repetitive process of beginning anew, we develop a resilient spirit—one that enables us to face an ever-changing world with hope and courage, and to remember our hard-earned victories with pride and gratitude. [...]

Created on: 7/10/2025

People seldom see the halting and painful steps it takes to achieve great things. — Anne Sullivan

The Hidden Struggles Behind Great Achievements - Anne Sullivan

Anne Sullivan, best known as Helen Keller’s teacher, overcame her own struggles with disability and poverty. She drew from her personal hardships to inspire others, making this quote particularly reflective of her life's work and perspective. [...]

Created on: 12/8/2024