I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.

...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.

Beth could not reason upon or explain the faith that gave her courage and patience to give up life, and cheerfully wait for death. Like a confiding child, she asked no questions, but left everything to God and nature, Father and Mother of us all, feeling sure that they, and they only, could teach and strengthen heart and spirit for this life and the life to come.

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

We're twins, and so we love each other more than other people.

…to the inspiration of necessity, we owe half the wise, beautiful, and useful blessings of the world.

Ridicule is often harder to bear than self-denial.