I'm afraid our old world has come to an end, Rilla. We've got to face the fact. (Walter)
Lucy Maud MontgomeryFear is a vile thing, and is at the bottom of almost every wrong and hatred of the world.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryBut 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?
Lucy Maud Montgomery"Oh, Marilla, looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them," exclaimed Anne. "You mayn't get the things themselves; but nothing can prevent you from having the fun of looking forward to them. Mrs. Lynde says, 'Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed.' But I think it would be worse to expect nothing than to be disappointed.".
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