When I had youth I had no money; now I have the money I have no time; and when I get the time, if I ever do, I shall have no health to enjoy life. I suppose it's the discipline I need; but it's rather hard to love the things I do, and see them go by because duty chains me to my galley. If I ever come into port with all sails set, that will be my reward perhaps.

What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles?

We'll all grow up Meg, no pretending we won't.

Wouldn't it be fun if all the castles in the air which we make could come true and we could live in them?

Work is always my salvation and I will celebrate it.

…on some occasions, women, like dreams, go by contraries.

…that's what old people are here for, — else their experience is of little use.