But the worst of imagining things is that the time comes when you have to stop and that hurts.

Even when I'm alone I have real good company — dreams and imaginations and pretendings. I like to be alone now and then, just to think over things and taste them. But I love friendships — and nice, jolly little times with people.

People who haven’t red hair don’t know what trouble is.

I was very much provoked. Of course, I knew there are no fairies; but that needn't prevent my thinking there is.

I wouldn't want to marry anybody who was wicked, but I think I'd like it if he could be wicked and wouldn't.

Steal not this book for fear of shame For on it is the owners name And when you die the Lord will say Where is the book you stole away And when you say you do not know The Lord will say go down below.

I feel as though someone's handed me the moon... and I don't exactly know what to do with it.