Heretics are wicked, but they're mighty int'resting. It's jest that they've got sorter lost looking for God, being under the impression that He's hard to find - which He ain't never.

When one great passion seizes possession of the soul all other feelings are crowded out.

Gilbert, I'm afraid I'm scandalously in love with you.

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.

I've done my best, and I begin to understand what is meant by 'the joy of strife'. Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.

she was richer in those dreams than in realities; for things seen pass away, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

A bosom friend - an intimate friend, you know - a really kindred spirit to whom I can confide my inmost soul.