Work is always my salvation and I will celebrate it.

I like good strong words that mean something.

But, like all happiness, it did not last long.

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.

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

Rule yourself. Love your neighbor. Do the duty that lies nearest you.

I put in my list all the busy, useful independent spinsters I know, for liberty is a better husband than love to many of us.