Whenever you looked forward to anything pleasant you were sure to be more or less disappointed . . . perhaps that is true. But there is a good side to it too. The bad things don't always come up to your expectations either . . . they nearly always turn out ever so much better than you think.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryLife owes me something more than it has paid me and I'm going out to collect it.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryOh Marilla, looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them," exclaimed Anne.
Lucy Maud MontgomeryIf a kiss could be seen I think it would look like a violet,' said Priscilla. Anne glowed. 'I'm so glad you spoke that thought, Priscilla, instead of just thinking it and keeping it to yourself. This world would be a much more interesting placeโฆalthough it is very interesting, anyhowโฆif people spoke out their real thoughts.
Lucy Maud Montgomery