To let a sad thought or a bad one get into your mind is as dangerous as letting a scarlet fever germ get into your body. If you let it stay there after it has got in, you may never get over it as long as you live.
Frances Hodgson BurnettI don't know who it is," she said; "but somebody cares for me a little. I have a friend.
Frances Hodgson BurnettShe liked books more than anything else, and was, in fact, always inventing stories of beautiful things and telling them to herself.
Frances Hodgson BurnettIf you fill your mind with a beautiful thought, there will be no room in it for an ugly one. - King Amor
Frances Hodgson BurnettIf I go on talking and talking...and telling you things about pretending, I shall bear it better. You don't forget, but you bear it better.
Frances Hodgson BurnettOn the hob was a little brass kettle, hissing and boiling; spread upon the floor was a warm, thick rug; before the fire was a folding-chair, unfolded and with cushions on it; by the chair was a small folding-table, unfolded, covered with a white cloth, and upon it were spread small covered dishes, a cup and saucer, and a tea-pot; on the bed were new, warm coverings, a curious wadded silk robe, and some books. The little, cold, miserable room seemed changed into Fairyland. It was actually warm and glowing.
Frances Hodgson Burnett