Laura felt a warmth inside her. It was very small, but it was strong. It was steady, like a tiny light in the dark, and it burned very low but no winds could make it flicker because it would not give up.

There is no comfort anywhere for anyone who dreads to go home.

The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.

Suffering passes, while love is eternal. That's a gift that you have received from God. Don't waste it.

That which is the wonder of one age is the commonplace of the next.

Ma sighed gently and said, "A whole year gone, Charles." But Pa answered, cheerfully: "What's a year amount to? We have all the time there is.

Never bet your money on another man's game.