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.

I know you're a fool, Jim Hardy, but for heaven's sake pretend you're not for five minutes.

Fear is a vile thing, and is at the bottom of almost every wrong and hatred of the world.

a few italics really do relieve your feelings.

There is nothing more aggravating than a man who won't talk back - unless it is a woman who won't.

Most of the trouble in life comes from misunderstanding, I think,' said Anne.

It's fun to be almost grown up in some ways, but it's not the kind of fun I expected, Marilla. There's so much to learn and do and think that there isn't time for big words.