The handicap of deafness is not in the ear; it is in the mind. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes deafness ear handicap
Silence is the last thing the world will ever hear from me. Marlee Matlin hearsilencething Change image and share on social
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and in spite of what most people might have expected from a young girl growing up deaf, life for me was like one long episode of 'The Brady Bunch.' Despite whatever barriers were in my way, I imagined myself as Marcia Brady skating down the street saying 'hi' to everyone, whether they knew me or not. Marlee Matlin barrierbradybunch share on social
I was the youngest and only girl in a family of two older brothers. Marlee Matlin brotherfamilygirl Change image and share on social
We have made mistakes. In our haste to do all things for all people, we did not foresee the full consequences of our actions. And when the people raised their voices, we didn't hear. But our deafness was only a temporary condition, and not an irreversible condition. Barbara Jordan actionconditionconsequence share on social
I am so tired of ruggedly handsome heroes. I don't know too many ruggedly handsome people who are necessarily nice people. In fact, the beautiful people have a big handicap because they rely too much on their appearance and don't bother to become interesting. Barbara Mertz appearancebeautifulbig share on social