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.

…books are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her life.

I asked for bread, and I got a stone in the shape of a pedestal.

A time will come when you will find that in gaining a brief joy you have lost your peace forever.

I like adventures, and I’m going to find some.

I have nothing to give but my heart so full and these empty hands." "They're not empty now.

Prosperity suits some people, and they blossom best in a glow of sunshine; others need the shade, and are the sweeter for a touch of frost.