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

Persuasive influences are better than any amount of moralizing.

But buds will be roses, and kittens, cats - more's the pity.

Jo's breath gave out here, and wrapping her head in the paper, she bedewed her little story with a few natural tears, for to be independent and earn the praise of those she loved were the dearest wishes of her heart, and this seemed to be the first step toward that happy end.

Young people think they never can change, but they do in the most wonderful manner, and very few die of broken hearts.

But the spirit of Eve is strong in all her daughters.

strength and beauty must go hand in hand