Democracy is a request from a War Board, in the middle of a morning in the middle of a war, wanting to know what democracy is.

Fern was up at daylight, trying to rid the world of injustice. As a result, she now has a pig. A small one to be sure, but nevertheless a pig. It just shows what can happen if a person gets out of bed promptly.

Children almost always hang onto things tighter than their parents think they will.

Understanding humor is like dissecting a live frog. It can be done, but the frog tends to die in the process.

Why did you do all this for me?' he asked. 'I don't deserve it. I've never done anything for you.' 'You have been my friend,' replied Charlotte. 'That in itself is a tremendous thing.

A schoolchild should be taught grammar—for the same reason that a medical student should study anatomy.

A good farmer is nothing more nor less than a handy man with a sense of humus.