People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most insignificant success is achieved.
Source: On teaching Helen Keller, Letter, 30 Oct 1887; in Helen Keller, The Story of My Life, 1903.
-- Anne Sullivan, (Apr 14 1866-1936), US educator; She was widely recognized for educating to a high level a person without sight, hearing or normal speech, Helen Keller.