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Why is Christian Science in our name?
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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.
5. Pessimism
