People cannot be molded like clay.

She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.

Wealth is certainly a most desirable thing, but poverty has its sunny side, and one of the sweet uses of adversity is the genuine satisfaction which comes from hearty work of head or hand, and to the inspiration of necessity, we owe half the wise, beautiful, and useful blessings of the world.

Work is always my salvation and I will celebrate it.

Beth ceased to fear him from that moment, and sat there talking to him as cozily as if she had known him all her life, for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.

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

I had a pleasant time with my mind, for it was happy.