There might be some hours of loneliness. But there was something wonderful even in loneliness. At least you belonged to yourself when you were lonely.

it doesn't take long to stay an hour.

Anne laughed and sighed. She felt very old and mature and wise — which showed how young she was.

Don't be ridiculous, please.' The most insulting words in the world!

I believe flowers have souls. I have known roses that I expect to meet in heaven.

Why must people kneel down to pray? If I really wanted to pray I’ll tell you what I'd do. I'd go out into a great big field all alone or in the deep, deep woods and I'd look up into the sky—up—up—up—into that lovely blue sky that looks as if there was no end to its blueness. And then I'd just feel a prayer.

Desire grows by what it feeds on.