“People often say that blindness sharpens hearing, but I don't think this is so. My ears were hearing no better, but I was making better use of them. Sight is a miraculous instrument offering us all the riches of physical life. But we get nothing in this world without paying for it, and in return for all the benefits that sight brings we are forced to give up others whose existence we don't even suspect. These were the gifts I received in such abundance.”
Quote by Jacques Lusseyran
Work
And There Was Light: The Extraordinary Memoir of a Blind Hero of the French Resistance in World War II
The book is an account of the author's experiences as a member of the French Resistance, highlighting their bravery and resilience in the face of adversity. It offers a unique perspective on the war and the struggle for freedom. more
Author
Jacques Lusseyran
Jacques Lusseyran, born in September 1924 in France, was a renowned author whose works are known for their profound insight and concern for human nature. During World War II, he lost his sight due to the war, but he did not let this setback deter him from living. He continued to write and became an active participant in the French Resistance. more