There's such a lot of different Annes in me. I sometimes think that is why I'm such a troublesome person. If I was just the one Anne it would be ever so much more comfortable, but then it wouldn't be half so interesting.

You'll never write anything that really satisfies you though it may satisfy other people.

Anne always remembered the silvery, peaceful beauty and fragrant calm of that night. It was the last night before sorrow touched her life; and no life is ever quite the same again when once that cold, sanctifying touch has been laid upon it.

Our sacrifice is greater than his," cried Rilla passionately. "Our boys give only themselves. We give them.

Children can be the most cruel creatures alive. They have the herd instinct of prejudice against any outsider, and they are merciless in its indulgence.

I must be getting old ... People are beginning to tell me I look so young. They never tell you that when you are young.

A child that has a quick temper, just blaze up and cool down, ain't never likely to be sly or deceitful.