…I can't help seeing that you are very lonely, and sometimes there is a hungry look in your eyes that goes to my heart.

Jo's ambition was to do something very splendid; what it was she had no idea, as yet, but left it for time to tell her.

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

…she'll go and fall in love, and there's an end of peace and fun, and cozy times together.

Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

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