I asked Miss Keller what she considers most essential to a successful
career.
She thought a moment, and then replied, slowly, “Patience, perseverance
and fidelity.”
“And what do you look upon as the most desirable thing in life?”
“Friends,” was the prompt reply to this broad general question; and, as
she uttered the word, she nestled closely to the friend who has so long
been all in all to her.
“What about material possessions?” I asked; “for instance, which would
you place first,—wealth or education?”
“Education. A good education is a stepping-stone to wealth. But that
does not imply that I want wealth. It is such a care. It would be
worse than dressing. ‘Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me
contentment,’” she quoted, with a smile.
The future of this most interesting girl will be followed with closest
attention by educators, psychologists, and the public generally. There
is little doubt that the time and care spent on her education will
be amply justified; and that she will personally illustrate her own
ideal of a successful career,—“To live nobly; to be true to one’s best
aspirations,”—is the belief of all who know her.