All the friends I loved best, except one, have remained my own to the present time.

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From Part I, Chapter XIV of Keller’s own autobiographical narrative. Read this reflection alongside her specific experiences of language, education, friendship, and access.

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Source: The Story of My Life , Part I, Chapter XIV

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