Being frightened of things is worse than the things themselves.

All i want is a dress with puffy sleaves

Everything is new in the spring. Springs themselves are always so new, too. No spring is ever just like any other spring. It always has something of its own to be its own peculiar sweetness.

That is one good thing about this world - there are always sure to be more springs.

Houses are like people - some you like and some you don't like - and once in a while there is one you love.

If a kiss could be seen I think it would look like a violet,' said Priscilla. Anne glowed. 'I'm so glad you spoke that thought, Priscilla, instead of just thinking it and keeping it to yourself. This world would be a much more interesting place…although it is very interesting, anyhow…if people spoke out their real thoughts.

Oh, of course there's a risk in marrying anybody, but, when it's all said and done, there's many a worse thing than a husband.