A holiday isn't a holiday, without plenty of freedom and fun.

I only mean to say that I have a feeling that it never was intended I should live long. I'm not like the rest of you.

Cast your bread upon the waters, and after many days it will come back buttered.

Because they are mean is no reason why I should be. I hate such things, and though I think I've a right to be hurt, I don't intend to show it. (Amy March)

Money is a needful and precious thing, and when well used, a noble thing, but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for. I'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace.

I can't get over my disappointment in not being a boy.

…often between ourselves and those nearest and dearest to us there exists a reserve which it is very hard to overcome.