It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.

Mine first --mine last-- mine even in the grave!

Laurie, you're an angel! How shall I ever thank you?" "Fly at me again. I rather liked it," said Laurie, looking mischievous, a thing he had not done for a fortnight.

politics were as bad as mathematics, and that the mission of politicians seemed to be calling each other names

I've neither beauty, money, nor rank, yet every foolish boy mistakes my frank interest for something warmer, and makes me miserable. It is my misfortune. Think of me what you will, but beware of me in time, for against my will I may do you harm.

Better lose your life than your soul.

I never knew how much like heaven this world could be, when two people love and live for one another!