All I have told is true, but it is not the whole truth.

Once you begin being naughty, it is easier to go and on and on, and sooner or later something dreadful happens.

It is a good idea sometimes to think of the importance and dignity of our every-day duties. It keeps them from being so tiresome; besides, others are apt take us at our own valuation.

When Pa was at home the gun always lay across those two wooden hooks above the door. ... The gun was always loaded, and always above the door so that Pa could get it quickly and easily, any time he needed a gun.

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

there is a spirit in every home, a sort of composite spirit composed of the thoughts and feelings of the members of the family as a composite photograph is formed of the features of different individuals.

Remember well, and bear in mind, a constant friend is hard to find.