The thought that, insignificant as she was, she yet might do some good, made her very careful of her acts and words, and so anxious to keep head contented and face happy, that she forgot her clothes, and made others do the same. She did not know it, but that good old fashion of simplicity made the plain gowns pretty, and the grace of unconsciousness beautified their little wearer with the charm that makes girlhood sweetest to those who truly love and reverence it.

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

No woman should give her happiness into the keeping of a man without fixed principles.

The fear of being an old maid made young girls rush into matrimony with a recklessness that astonishes.

You may try your experiment for a week and see how you like it. I think by Saturday night you will find that all play and no work is as bad as all work and no play

My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child

Life is like college; may I graduate and earn some honors.