Look at that sea, girls--all silver and shadow and vision of things not seen. We couldn't enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of dollars and ropes of diamonds.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryThere is no use in loving things if you have to be torn from them, is there? And it's so hard to keep from loving things, isn't it?
Lucy Maud MontgomeryHouses are like people - some you like and some you don't like - and once in a while there is one you love.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryMake a little room in your plans for romance again, Anne, girl. All the degrees and scholarships in the world canโt make up for the lack of it. ~Aunt Josephine to Anne in Anne Of Green Gables
Lucy Maud MontgomeryIsn'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.
Lucy Maud Montgomery