There is such a place as fairyland - but only children can find the way to it...until they have grown so old that they forget the way. Only a few, who remain children at heart, can ever find that fair, lost path again...The world calls them singers and poets and artists and story-tellers; but they are just people who have never forgotten the way to fairyland.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryI shall give life here my best, and I believe it will give its best to me in return.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryI'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.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryIt's so dreadful to have nothing to love - life is so empty - and there's nothing worse than emptiness.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryIf 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 placeโฆalthough it is very interesting, anyhowโฆif people spoke out their real thoughts.
Lucy Maud Montgomery