There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.

...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.

I could have been a great many things.

Let us be elegant or die! --Amy

Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety; it shows itself in acts rather than words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations.

Such hours are beautiful to live, but very hard to describe.

The violin - that most human of all instruments.