Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.

I've found that there is always some beauty left -- in nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.

And you can always, always, give kindness

I'm sentimental--I know. I'm desperate and silly--I know that too. Oh, help me!

I must work, so as not to be a fool, to get on, to become a journalist, because that's what I want!... I can't imagine that I would have to lead the same sort of life as Mummyand all the women who do their work and are then forgotten. I must have something besides a husband and children, something that I can devote myself to!

Those who have courage and faith shall never perish in misery

Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.