I've always held that early marriage is a sure indication of second-rate goods that had to be sold in a hurry." - Martin Harris

Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.

Folks that has brought up children know that there's no hard and fast method in the world that'll suit every child. But them as never have think it's all as plain and easy as Rule of Three—just set your three terms down so fashion, and the sum'll work out correct.

It's fun to be almost grown up in some ways, but it's not the kind of fun I expected, Marilla. There's so much to learn and do and think that there isn't time for big words.

Everything that's worth having is some trouble.

... we always love best the people who need us.

Desire grows by what it feeds on.