[She was] kept there in the sort of embrace a man gives to the dearest creature the world holds for him.

Love is the only thing that we can carry with us when we go, and it makes the end so easy.

Laurie felt just then that his heart was entirely broken and the world a howling wilderness.

Money is a needful and precious thing, and when well used, a noble thing, but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for. I'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace.

I shall keep my book on the table here, and read a little every morning as soon as I wake, for I know it will do me good, and help me through the day.

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

Don't mind me. I'm as happy as a cricket here.