"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
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Why is Christian Science in our name?
Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that.
The Church publishes the Monitor because it sees good journalism as vital to progress in the world. Since 1908, we’ve aimed “to injure no man, but to bless all mankind,” as our founder, Mary Baker Eddy, put it.
Here, you’ll find award-winning journalism not driven by commercial influences – a news organization that takes seriously its mission to uplift the world by seeking solutions and finding reasons for credible hope.
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Helen Keller: 12 memorable quotes
Helen Keller stands as an example of an individual's ability to overcome extraordinary odds. Here, to mark her birthday on June 27, are 12 of her memorable quotes.
6. Optimism
