We should regret our mistakes and learn from them, but never carry them forward into the future with us.

Folks that has brought up children know that there's no hard and fast method in the world that'll suit every child. But them as never have think it's all as plain and easy as Rule of Three—just set your three terms down so fashion, and the sum'll work out correct.

Fairyland is the loveliest word because it means everything the human heart desires.

Saying one's prayers isn't exactly the same thing as praying.

But you have such dimples," said Anne, smiling affectionately into the pretty, vivacious face so near her own. "Lovely dimples, like little dents in cream. I have given up all hope of dimples. My dimple-dream will never come true; but so many of my dreams have that I mustn't complain. Am I all ready now?

Of all the uncertain things marriage is the uncertainest.

Poor soul, she always knew everything about her neighbors, but she never was very well acquainted with herself.