Why is it that the nicest things never are healthy?

Don't look at me so sorrowfully and so disapprovingly, dearest. I can't be sober and serious - everything looks so rosy and rainbowy to me.

I've done my best, and I begin to understand what is meant by 'the joy of strife'. Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.

All i want is a dress with puffy sleaves

Look at that sea, girls--all silver and shadow and vision of things not seen. We couldn't enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of dollars and ropes of diamonds.

Look, do you see that poem?' she said suddenly, pointing.

Most of the trouble in life comes from misunderstanding, I think,' said Anne.