We belong to the race that knows Joseph

Isn't it good just to be alive on a day like this? I pity the people who aren't born yet for missing it.

There must be a limit to the mistakes one person can make, and when I get to the end of them, then I'll be through with them. That's a comforting thought

Anne always remembered the silvery, peaceful beauty and fragrant calm of that night. It was the last night before sorrow touched her life; and no life is ever quite the same again when once that cold, sanctifying touch has been laid upon it.

Humor is the spiciest condiment in the feast of existence. Laugh at your mistakes but learn from them, joke over your troubles but gather strength from them, make a jest of your difficulties but overcome them.

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

Snow in April is abominable," said Anne. "Like a slap in the face when you expect a kiss.