Some people go through life trying to find out what the world holds for them only to find out too late that it's what they bring to the world that really counts.

Isn't it good just to be alive on a day like this? I pity the people who aren't born yet for missing it.

There are plenty of people, in Avonlea and out of it, who can attend closely to their neighbours' business by dint of neglecting their own; but Mrs. Rachel Lynde was one of those capable creatures who can manage their own concerns and those of other folks into the bargain.

It does not do to laugh at the pangs of youth. They are very terrible because youth has not yet learned that 'this, too, will pass away.

It was really dreadful to be so different from other people…and yet rather wonderful, too, as if you were a being strayed from another star.

Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we know all about everything, would it? There'd be no scope for imagination then, would there?But am I talking too much? People are always telling me I do. Would you rather I didn't talk? If you say so I'll stop. I can STOP when I make up my mind to it, although it's difficult.

You were never poor as long as you had something to love.