Oh Marilla, looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them," exclaimed Anne.

She will love deeply--suffer terribly--she will have glorious moments to compensate.

But just think what a dull world it would be if everyone was sensible,' pleaded Anne.

But [sorrows] won't get the better of you if you face 'em together with love and trust. You can weather any storm with them two for compass and pilot.

I know I haven't much sense or sobriety, but I've got what is ever so much better — the knack of making people like me.

The ghosts of things that never happened are worse than the ghosts of things that did.

Rebellion flamed up in her soul as the dark hours passed by – not because she had no future but because she had no past.