I will make a battering-ram of my head and make my way through this rough and tumble world.

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

politics were as bad as mathematics, and that the mission of politicians seemed to be calling each other names

I wish I had no heart, it aches so.

The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.

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.

Dolls are safe companions.