I'd write of people and places like I knew, and I'd make my characters talk everyday English; and I'd let the sun rise and set in the usual quiet way without much fuss over the fact. If I had to have villains at all, I'd give them a chance, Anne--I'd give them a chance. There are some terrible bad men the world, I suppose, but you'd have to go a long piece to find them...But most of us have got a little decency somewhere in us. Keep on writing, Anne.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryI was very much provoked. Of course, I knew there are no fairies; but that needn't prevent my thinking there is.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryBut I believe I rather like superstitious people. They lend color to life. Wouldn't it be a rather drab world if everybody was wise and sensible . . . and good? What would we find to talk about?
Lucy Maud MontgomeryI'm afraid to speak or move for fear that all this wonderful beauty will just vanish... like a broken silence.
Lucy Maud Montgomery