Portia Nelson Quote

I am astounded at how long it takes to discover... for the first time,the things I have learned... over and over again all my life.

Portia Nelson

I am astounded at how long it takes to discover... for the first time,the things I have learned... over and over again all my life.

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About Portia Nelson

Portia Nelson (born Betty Mae Nelson; May 27, 1920 – March 6, 2001) was an American popular singer, songwriter, actress, and author. She was best known for her appearances in 1950s cabarets, where she sang soprano.
In 1965, she portrayed the cantankerous Sister Berthe in the film version of The Sound of Music; she also had a minor role as Sarah in the musical Doctor Dolittle; on TV's All My Children Nelson played the long-running role of nanny Mrs. Gurney. Her book of poetic musings, There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery, became a mainstay of twelve-step programs.