…misfortune was much more interesting to her than good luck.

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

A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well.

A kiss for a blow is always best, though it's not very easy to give it sometimes.

…misfortune was much more interesting to her than good luck.

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

... because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man.