11 Deafness Quotes for You to Enjoy

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

At Gallaudet, deafness isn't an issue. You don't even think about it. Students can pay attention to accounting or psychology or journalism. But when a deaf person goes to another college, no matter how supportive it is, that person doesn't get the same access. I. King Jordan

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I actually think the deafness makes you see clearer. If you can't hear, you somehow see. David Hockney

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By deafness one gains in one respect more than one loses; one misses more nonsense than sense. Horace Walpole

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I like to say that the greatest handicap of deafness does not lie in the ear, it lies in the mind. I hope that through my example, such as my role on 'The West Wing,' I can help change attitudes on deafness and prove we can really do everything... except hear. Marlee Matlin

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I hope that through my example, such as my role on 'The West Wing,' I can help change attitudes on deafness and prove we can really do everything... except hear. Marlee Matlin

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Own your identity. Love who you are in the world. Love your deafness. Nyle DiMarco

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Am I complaining about my deafness? No, I am not. Nyle DiMarco

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Deafness and sign language are extremely close to my heart. Rachel Shenton

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