It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end," said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him assunder.

We've got minds and souls as well as hearts; ambition and talents as well as beauty and accomplishments; and we want to live and learn as well as love and be loved. I'm sick of being told that is all a woman is fit for! I won't have anything to do with love until I prove that I am something beside a housekeeper and a baby-tender!

... because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man.

Beth ceased to fear him from that moment, and sat there talking to him as cozily as if she had known him all her life, for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.

I don't think secrets agree with me, I feel rumpled up in mind since you told me that.

Love Jo all your days, if you choose, but don't let it spoil you, for it's wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can't have the one you want.

You are the gull, Jo, strong and wild, fond of the storm and the wind, flying far out to sea, and happy all alone.